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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,150.35, 409,762.91 and 93,187.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,150.35, 409,762.91 and 93,187.46 is: 139,793.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,150.35 : 409,762.91 = 93,187.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,150.35/409,762.91 = 93,187.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,150.35x = 409,762.91 × 93,187.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,150.35x = 38,184,762,270.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,184,762,270.36/273,150.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,793.94

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