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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,652.12, 410,539.74 and 96,171.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,652.12, 410,539.74 and 96,171.40 is: 144,278.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,652.12 : 410,539.74 = 96,171.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,652.12/410,539.74 = 96,171.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,652.12x = 410,539.74 × 96,171.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,652.12x = 39,482,181,551.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,482,181,551.44/273,652.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,278.73

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