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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,179.80, 409,827.30 and 86,210.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,179.80, 409,827.30 and 86,210.20 is: 129,333.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,179.80 : 409,827.30 = 86,210.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,179.80/409,827.30 = 86,210.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,179.80x = 409,827.30 × 86,210.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,179.80x = 35,331,293,498.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,331,293,498.46/273,179.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,333.48

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