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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,055.42, 409,583.07 and 86,066.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,055.42, 409,583.07 and 86,066.86 is: 129,100.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,055.42 : 409,583.07 = 86,066.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,055.42/409,583.07 = 86,066.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,055.42x = 409,583.07 × 86,066.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,055.42x = 35,251,528,744.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,251,528,744.06/273,055.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,100.27

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