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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,361.77, 409,995.93 and 73,635.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,361.77, 409,995.93 and 73,635.45 is: 110,440.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,361.77 : 409,995.93 = 73,635.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,361.77/409,995.93 = 73,635.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,361.77x = 409,995.93 × 73,635.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,361.77x = 30,190,234,803.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,190,234,803.72/273,361.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,440.59

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