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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,103.71, 409,656.86 and 83,563.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,103.71, 409,656.86 and 83,563.78 is: 125,346.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,103.71 : 409,656.86 = 83,563.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,103.71/409,656.86 = 83,563.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,103.71x = 409,656.86 × 83,563.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,103.71x = 34,232,474,909.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,232,474,909.30/273,103.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,346.06

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