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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,032.78, 409,733.69 and 95,541.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,032.78, 409,733.69 and 95,541.32 is: 143,376.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,032.78 : 409,733.69 = 95,541.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,032.78/409,733.69 = 95,541.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,032.78x = 409,733.69 × 95,541.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,032.78x = 39,146,498,675.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,146,498,675.12/273,032.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,376.55

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