Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,411.36, 410,177.76 and 83,898
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 273,411.36, 410,177.76 and 83,898 is: 125,865.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,411.36 : 410,177.76 = 83,898 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,411.36/410,177.76 = 83,898/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,411.36x = 410,177.76 × 83,898 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,411.36x = 34,413,093,708.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,413,093,708.48/273,411.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125,865.63
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