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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,946.56, 411,028.82 and 105,421.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,946.56, 411,028.82 and 105,421.64 is: 158,174.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,946.56 : 411,028.82 = 105,421.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,946.56/411,028.82 = 105,421.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,946.56x = 411,028.82 × 105,421.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,946.56x = 43,331,330,236.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,331,330,236.52/273,946.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,174.39

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