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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,650.59, 410,473.05 and 86,662.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,650.59, 410,473.05 and 86,662.09 is: 129,992.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,650.59 : 410,473.05 = 86,662.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,650.59/410,473.05 = 86,662.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,650.59x = 410,473.05 × 86,662.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,650.59x = 35,572,452,401.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,572,452,401.67/273,650.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,992.24

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