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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,067.60, 409,601.40 and 76,075.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,067.60, 409,601.40 and 76,075.60 is: 114,113.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,067.60 : 409,601.40 = 76,075.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,067.60/409,601.40 = 76,075.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,067.60x = 409,601.40 × 76,075.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,067.60x = 31,160,672,265.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,160,672,265.84/273,067.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,113.40

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