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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,233.70, 409,850.55 and 95,722.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,233.70, 409,850.55 and 95,722.20 is: 143,583.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,233.70 : 409,850.55 = 95,722.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,233.70/409,850.55 = 95,722.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,233.70x = 409,850.55 × 95,722.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,233.70x = 39,231,796,317.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,231,796,317.21/273,233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,583.30

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