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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,762.16, 410,657.96 and 86,788.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,762.16, 410,657.96 and 86,788.24 is: 130,187.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,762.16 : 410,657.96 = 86,788.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,762.16/410,657.96 = 86,788.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,762.16x = 410,657.96 × 86,788.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,762.16x = 35,640,281,590.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,640,281,590.39/273,762.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,187.03

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