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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,274.35, 409,864.98 and 73,550.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,274.35, 409,864.98 and 73,550.22 is: 110,312.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,274.35 : 409,864.98 = 73,550.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,274.35/409,864.98 = 73,550.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,274.35x = 409,864.98 × 73,550.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,274.35x = 30,145,659,449.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,145,659,449.30/273,274.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,312.80

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