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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,486.82, 410,278.38 and 93,529.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,486.82, 410,278.38 and 93,529.94 is: 140,311.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,486.82 : 410,278.38 = 93,529.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,486.82/410,278.38 = 93,529.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,486.82x = 410,278.38 × 93,529.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,486.82x = 38,373,312,264.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,373,312,264.70/273,486.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,311.38

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