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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,175.56, 409,513.71 and 95,585.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,175.56, 409,513.71 and 95,585.67 is: 143,291.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,175.56 : 409,513.71 = 95,585.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,175.56/409,513.71 = 95,585.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,175.56x = 409,513.71 × 95,585.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,175.56x = 39,143,642,344.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,143,642,344.54/273,175.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,291.16

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