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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,288.83, 409,982.40 and 131,013.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,288.83, 409,982.40 and 131,013.54 is: 196,543.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,288.83 : 409,982.40 = 131,013.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,288.83/409,982.40 = 131,013.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,288.83x = 409,982.40 × 131,013.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,288.83x = 53,713,245,561.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,713,245,561.70/273,288.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,543.88

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