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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,232.70, 409,849.05 and 95,721.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,232.70, 409,849.05 and 95,721.20 is: 143,581.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,232.70 : 409,849.05 = 95,721.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,232.70/409,849.05 = 95,721.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,232.70x = 409,849.05 × 95,721.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,232.70x = 39,231,242,884.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,231,242,884.86/273,232.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,581.80

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