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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,488.82, 410,281.38 and 93,531.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,488.82, 410,281.38 and 93,531.94 is: 140,314.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,488.82 : 410,281.38 = 93,531.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,488.82/410,281.38 = 93,531.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,488.82x = 410,281.38 × 93,531.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,488.82x = 38,374,413,417.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,374,413,417.28/273,488.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,314.38

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