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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,036.61, 409,739.44 and 95,545.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,036.61, 409,739.44 and 95,545.15 is: 143,382.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,036.61 : 409,739.44 = 95,545.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,036.61/409,739.44 = 95,545.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,036.61x = 409,739.44 × 95,545.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,036.61x = 39,148,615,777.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,148,615,777.99/273,036.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,382.30

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