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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,232.40, 409,706.76 and 104,702.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,232.40, 409,706.76 and 104,702.72 is: 156,999.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,232.40 : 409,706.76 = 104,702.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,232.40/409,706.76 = 104,702.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,232.40x = 409,706.76 × 104,702.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,232.40x = 42,897,412,174.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,897,412,174.39/273,232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,999.73

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