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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,539.04, 410,501.28 and 96,059.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,539.04, 410,501.28 and 96,059.88 is: 144,157.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,539.04 : 410,501.28 = 96,059.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,539.04/410,501.28 = 96,059.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,539.04x = 410,501.28 × 96,059.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,539.04x = 39,432,703,696.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,432,703,696.65/273,539.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,157.50

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