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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,265.35, 409,910.32 and 83,711.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,265.35, 409,910.32 and 83,711.88 is: 125,571.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,265.35 : 409,910.32 = 83,711.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,265.35/409,910.32 = 83,711.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,265.35x = 409,910.32 × 83,711.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,265.35x = 34,314,363,623.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,314,363,623.24/273,265.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,571.59

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