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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,133.08, 409,699.80 and 86,159.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,133.08, 409,699.80 and 86,159.16 is: 129,238.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,133.08 : 409,699.80 = 86,159.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,133.08/409,699.80 = 86,159.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,133.08x = 409,699.80 × 86,159.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,133.08x = 35,299,390,620.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,299,390,620.17/273,133.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,238.80

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