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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,028.45, 409,727.21 and 95,537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,028.45, 409,727.21 and 95,537 is: 143,370.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,028.45 : 409,727.21 = 95,537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,028.45/409,727.21 = 95,537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,028.45x = 409,727.21 × 95,537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,028.45x = 39,144,107,984.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,144,107,984.09/273,028.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,370.07

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