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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,264.54, 409,909.12 and 83,711.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,264.54, 409,909.12 and 83,711.08 is: 125,570.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,264.54 : 409,909.12 = 83,711.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,264.54/409,909.12 = 83,711.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,264.54x = 409,909.12 × 83,711.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,264.54x = 34,313,935,137.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,313,935,137.05/273,264.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,570.39

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