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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,039, 409,743.04 and 95,547.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,039, 409,743.04 and 95,547.54 is: 143,385.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,039 : 409,743.04 = 95,547.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,039/409,743.04 = 95,547.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,039x = 409,743.04 × 95,547.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,039x = 39,149,939,504.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,149,939,504.12/273,039
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,385.89

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