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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,571.52, 410,540.56 and 96,079.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,571.52, 410,540.56 and 96,079.20 is: 144,183.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,571.52 : 410,540.56 = 96,079.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,571.52/410,540.56 = 96,079.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,571.52x = 410,540.56 × 96,079.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,571.52x = 39,444,408,572.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,444,408,572.35/273,571.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,183.17

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