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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,136.08, 409,704.30 and 86,162.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,136.08, 409,704.30 and 86,162.16 is: 129,243.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,136.08 : 409,704.30 = 86,162.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,136.08/409,704.30 = 86,162.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,136.08x = 409,704.30 × 86,162.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,136.08x = 35,301,007,449.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,301,007,449.29/273,136.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,243.30

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