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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,263.16, 409,863.90 and 73,598.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,263.16, 409,863.90 and 73,598.16 is: 110,388.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,263.16 : 409,863.90 = 73,598.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,263.16/409,863.90 = 73,598.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,263.16x = 409,863.90 × 73,598.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,263.16x = 30,165,228,890.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,165,228,890.42/273,263.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,388.93

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