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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,251.56, 409,830.99 and 73,527.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,251.56, 409,830.99 and 73,527.43 is: 110,278.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,251.56 : 409,830.99 = 73,527.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,251.56/409,830.99 = 73,527.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,251.56x = 409,830.99 × 73,527.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,251.56x = 30,133,819,429.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,133,819,429.06/273,251.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,278.67

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