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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,016.32, 409,709.09 and 95,524.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,016.32, 409,709.09 and 95,524.86 is: 143,351.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,016.32 : 409,709.09 = 95,524.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,016.32/409,709.09 = 95,524.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,016.32x = 409,709.09 × 95,524.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,016.32x = 39,137,403,462.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,137,403,462.98/273,016.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,351.88

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