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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,161.18, 412,672.50 and 106,623.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,161.18, 412,672.50 and 106,623.67 is: 159,908.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,161.18 : 412,672.50 = 106,623.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,161.18/412,672.50 = 106,623.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,161.18x = 412,672.50 × 106,623.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,161.18x = 44,000,656,458.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,000,656,458.08/275,161.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,908.66

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