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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,050.30, 409,502.55 and 95,538.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,050.30, 409,502.55 and 95,538.80 is: 143,282.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,050.30 : 409,502.55 = 95,538.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,050.30/409,502.55 = 95,538.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,050.30x = 409,502.55 × 95,538.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,050.30x = 39,123,382,223.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,123,382,223.94/273,050.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,282.69

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