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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,707.10, 410,557.80 and 86,718.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,707.10, 410,557.80 and 86,718.60 is: 130,077.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,707.10 : 410,557.80 = 86,718.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,707.10/410,557.80 = 86,718.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,707.10x = 410,557.80 × 86,718.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,707.10x = 35,602,997,635.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,602,997,635.08/273,707.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,077.00

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