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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,107.76, 409,661.66 and 86,119.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,107.76, 409,661.66 and 86,119.26 is: 129,178.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,107.76 : 409,661.66 = 86,119.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,107.76/409,661.66 = 86,119.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,107.76x = 409,661.66 × 86,119.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,107.76x = 35,279,758,578.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,279,758,578.98/273,107.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,178.89

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