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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,179.22, 409,806.27 and 93,216.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,179.22, 409,806.27 and 93,216.39 is: 139,837.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,179.22 : 409,806.27 = 93,216.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,179.22/409,806.27 = 93,216.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,179.22x = 409,806.27 × 93,216.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,179.22x = 38,200,661,088.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,200,661,088.77/273,179.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,837.36

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