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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,382.76, 410,026.86 and 123,588.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,382.76, 410,026.86 and 123,588.21 is: 185,360.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,382.76 : 410,026.86 = 123,588.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,382.76/410,026.86 = 123,588.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,382.76x = 410,026.86 × 123,588.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,382.76x = 50,674,485,061.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,674,485,061.38/273,382.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,360.94

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