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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,037.91, 409,741.20 and 95,546.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,037.91, 409,741.20 and 95,546.43 is: 143,384.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,037.91 : 409,741.20 = 95,546.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,037.91/409,741.20 = 95,546.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,037.91x = 409,741.20 × 95,546.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,037.91x = 39,149,308,883.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,149,308,883.92/273,037.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,384.15

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