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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,399.71, 410,099.56 and 86,396.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,399.71, 410,099.56 and 86,396.63 is: 129,594.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,399.71 : 410,099.56 = 86,396.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,399.71/410,099.56 = 86,396.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,399.71x = 410,099.56 × 86,396.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,399.71x = 35,431,217,681.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,431,217,681.99/273,399.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,594.94

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