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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,260.88, 409,949.64 and 95,778.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,260.88, 409,949.64 and 95,778.72 is: 143,688.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,260.88 : 409,949.64 = 95,778.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,260.88/409,949.64 = 95,778.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,260.88x = 409,949.64 × 95,778.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,260.88x = 39,264,451,783.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,264,451,783.66/273,260.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,688.52

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