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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,242.25, 409,581.86 and 104,723.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,242.25, 409,581.86 and 104,723.37 is: 156,977.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,242.25 : 409,581.86 = 104,723.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,242.25/409,581.86 = 104,723.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,242.25x = 409,581.86 × 104,723.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,242.25x = 42,892,792,146.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,892,792,146.45/273,242.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,977.16

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