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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,628.94, 410,506.62 and 86,640.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,628.94, 410,506.62 and 86,640.44 is: 129,980.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,628.94 : 410,506.62 = 86,640.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,628.94/410,506.62 = 86,640.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,628.94x = 410,506.62 × 86,640.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,628.94x = 35,566,474,179.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,566,474,179.71/273,628.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,980.67

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