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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,540.81, 410,490.63 and 96,043.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,540.81, 410,490.63 and 96,043.26 is: 144,127.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,540.81 : 410,490.63 = 96,043.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,540.81/410,490.63 = 96,043.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,540.81x = 410,490.63 × 96,043.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,540.81x = 39,424,858,304.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,424,858,304.65/273,540.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,127.88

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