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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,331.20, 409,996.80 and 96,038.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,331.20, 409,996.80 and 96,038.40 is: 144,057.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,331.20 : 409,996.80 = 96,038.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,331.20/409,996.80 = 96,038.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,331.20x = 409,996.80 × 96,038.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,331.20x = 39,375,436,677.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,375,436,677.12/273,331.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,057.60

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