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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,014.12, 409,522.22 and 83,473.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,014.12, 409,522.22 and 83,473.72 is: 125,210.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,014.12 : 409,522.22 = 83,473.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,014.12/409,522.22 = 83,473.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,014.12x = 409,522.22 × 83,473.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,014.12x = 34,184,343,126.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,184,343,126.06/273,014.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,210.90

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