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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,496.96, 410,314.72 and 83,967

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,496.96, 410,314.72 and 83,967 is: 125,971.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,496.96 : 410,314.72 = 83,967 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,496.96/410,314.72 = 83,967/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,496.96x = 410,314.72 × 83,967
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,496.96x = 34,452,896,094.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,452,896,094.24/273,496.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,971.77

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