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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,001.14, 409,501.23 and 123,293.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,001.14, 409,501.23 and 123,293.94 is: 184,940.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,001.14 : 409,501.23 = 123,293.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,001.14/409,501.23 = 123,293.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,001.14x = 409,501.23 × 123,293.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,001.14x = 50,489,020,081.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,489,020,081.55/273,001.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,940.69

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