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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,262.73, 409,906.39 and 83,709.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,262.73, 409,906.39 and 83,709.26 is: 125,567.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,262.73 : 409,906.39 = 83,709.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,262.73/409,906.39 = 83,709.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,262.73x = 409,906.39 × 83,709.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,262.73x = 34,312,958,317.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,312,958,317.37/273,262.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,567.65

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