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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,251.70, 409,877.55 and 83,711.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,251.70, 409,877.55 and 83,711.70 is: 125,567.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,251.70 : 409,877.55 = 83,711.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,251.70/409,877.55 = 83,711.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,251.70x = 409,877.55 × 83,711.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,251.70x = 34,311,546,502.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,311,546,502.34/273,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,567.55

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