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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,193.54, 409,863.27 and 86,208.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,193.54, 409,863.27 and 86,208.58 is: 129,335.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,193.54 : 409,863.27 = 86,208.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,193.54/409,863.27 = 86,208.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,193.54x = 409,863.27 × 86,208.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,193.54x = 35,333,730,500.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,333,730,500.86/273,193.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,335.89

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