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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,153.92, 409,708.96 and 93,223.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,153.92, 409,708.96 and 93,223.96 is: 139,828.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,153.92 : 409,708.96 = 93,223.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,153.92/409,708.96 = 93,223.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,153.92x = 409,708.96 × 93,223.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,153.92x = 38,194,691,698.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,194,691,698.68/273,153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,828.46

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