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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,087.60, 409,631.40 and 76,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,087.60, 409,631.40 and 76,095.60 is: 114,143.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,087.60 : 409,631.40 = 76,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,087.60/409,631.40 = 76,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,087.60x = 409,631.40 × 76,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,087.60x = 31,171,147,161.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,171,147,161.84/273,087.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,143.40

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