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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,236.20, 409,854.30 and 95,724.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,236.20, 409,854.30 and 95,724.70 is: 143,587.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,236.20 : 409,854.30 = 95,724.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,236.20/409,854.30 = 95,724.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,236.20x = 409,854.30 × 95,724.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,236.20x = 39,233,179,911.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,233,179,911.21/273,236.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,587.05

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