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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,411.84, 410,115.30 and 86,423.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,411.84, 410,115.30 and 86,423.40 is: 129,634.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,411.84 : 410,115.30 = 86,423.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,411.84/410,115.30 = 86,423.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,411.84x = 410,115.30 × 86,423.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,411.84x = 35,443,558,618.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,443,558,618.02/273,411.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,634.32

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