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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,059.76, 409,774.17 and 95,568.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,059.76, 409,774.17 and 95,568.36 is: 143,417.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,059.76 : 409,774.17 = 95,568.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,059.76/409,774.17 = 95,568.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,059.76x = 409,774.17 × 95,568.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,059.76x = 39,161,445,397.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,161,445,397.26/273,059.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,417.12

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