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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,027.95, 409,726.45 and 95,536.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,027.95, 409,726.45 and 95,536.50 is: 143,369.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,027.95 : 409,726.45 = 95,536.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,027.95/409,726.45 = 95,536.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,027.95x = 409,726.45 × 95,536.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,027.95x = 39,143,830,204.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,143,830,204.95/273,027.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,369.32

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