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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,188.70, 409,783.05 and 86,200.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,188.70, 409,783.05 and 86,200.20 is: 129,300.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,188.70 : 409,783.05 = 86,200.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,188.70/409,783.05 = 86,200.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,188.70x = 409,783.05 × 86,200.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,188.70x = 35,323,380,866.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,323,380,866.61/273,188.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,300.30

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