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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,061.97, 409,271.17 and 123,126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,061.97, 409,271.17 and 123,126.72 is: 184,544.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,061.97 : 409,271.17 = 123,126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,061.97/409,271.17 = 123,126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,061.97x = 409,271.17 × 123,126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,061.97x = 50,392,216,752.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,392,216,752.66/273,061.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,544.98

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