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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,051, 409,645.62 and 76,059

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,051, 409,645.62 and 76,059 is: 114,107.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,051 : 409,645.62 = 76,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,051/409,645.62 = 76,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,051x = 409,645.62 × 76,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,051x = 31,157,236,211.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,157,236,211.58/273,051
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,107.75

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