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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,262.01, 409,862.22 and 73,597.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,262.01, 409,862.22 and 73,597.01 is: 110,387.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,262.01 : 409,862.22 = 73,597.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,262.01/409,862.22 = 73,597.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,262.01x = 409,862.22 × 73,597.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,262.01x = 30,164,631,854.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,164,631,854.65/273,262.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,387.22

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