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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,039.70, 409,559.55 and 83,499.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,039.70, 409,559.55 and 83,499.70 is: 125,249.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,039.70 : 409,559.55 = 83,499.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,039.70/409,559.55 = 83,499.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,039.70x = 409,559.55 × 83,499.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,039.70x = 34,198,099,557.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,198,099,557.14/273,039.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,249.55

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