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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,266.10, 409,899.15 and 86,253.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,266.10, 409,899.15 and 86,253.30 is: 129,379.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,266.10 : 409,899.15 = 86,253.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,266.10/409,899.15 = 86,253.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,266.10x = 409,899.15 × 86,253.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,266.10x = 35,355,154,354.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,355,154,354.70/273,266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,379.95

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