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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,007.80, 409,569.30 and 86,038.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,007.80, 409,569.30 and 86,038.20 is: 129,075.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,007.80 : 409,569.30 = 86,038.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,007.80/409,569.30 = 86,038.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,007.80x = 409,569.30 × 86,038.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,007.80x = 35,238,605,347.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,238,605,347.26/273,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,075.45

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