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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,189.70, 409,784.55 and 86,201.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,189.70, 409,784.55 and 86,201.20 is: 129,301.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,189.70 : 409,784.55 = 86,201.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,189.70/409,784.55 = 86,201.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,189.70x = 409,784.55 × 86,201.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,189.70x = 35,323,919,951.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,323,919,951.46/273,189.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,301.80

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