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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,209.64, 409,566.38 and 95,619.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,209.64, 409,566.38 and 95,619.78 is: 143,342.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,209.64 : 409,566.38 = 95,619.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,209.64/409,566.38 = 95,619.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,209.64x = 409,566.38 × 95,619.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,209.64x = 39,162,646,672.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,162,646,672.90/273,209.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,342.84

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