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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,050.26, 409,759.92 and 95,558.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,050.26, 409,759.92 and 95,558.83 is: 143,402.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,050.26 : 409,759.92 = 95,558.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,050.26/409,759.92 = 95,558.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,050.26x = 409,759.92 × 95,558.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,050.26x = 39,156,178,536.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,156,178,536.09/273,050.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,402.82

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