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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,764.66, 410,661.71 and 86,790.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,764.66, 410,661.71 and 86,790.74 is: 130,190.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,764.66 : 410,661.71 = 86,790.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,764.66/410,661.71 = 86,790.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,764.66x = 410,661.71 × 86,790.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,764.66x = 35,641,633,700.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,641,633,700.57/273,764.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,190.78

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