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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,052.85, 409,578.92 and 73,373.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,052.85, 409,578.92 and 73,373.24 is: 110,059.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,052.85 : 409,578.92 = 73,373.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,052.85/409,578.92 = 73,373.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,052.85x = 409,578.92 × 73,373.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,052.85x = 30,052,131,555.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,052,131,555.59/273,052.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,059.76

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