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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,276.51, 409,927.01 and 83,723.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,276.51, 409,927.01 and 83,723.01 is: 125,588.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,276.51 : 409,927.01 = 83,723.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,276.51/409,927.01 = 83,723.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,276.51x = 409,927.01 × 83,723.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,276.51x = 34,320,323,157.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,320,323,157.50/273,276.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,588.27

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