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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,727.08, 410,590.62 and 86,724

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,727.08, 410,590.62 and 86,724 is: 130,086.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,727.08 : 410,590.62 = 86,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,727.08/410,590.62 = 86,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,727.08x = 410,590.62 × 86,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,727.08x = 35,608,060,928.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,608,060,928.88/273,727.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,086.00

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