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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,215.16, 409,831.92 and 95,845.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,215.16, 409,831.92 and 95,845.68 is: 143,771.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,215.16 : 409,831.92 = 95,845.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,215.16/409,831.92 = 95,845.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,215.16x = 409,831.92 × 95,845.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,215.16x = 39,280,619,058.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,280,619,058.11/273,215.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,771.74

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