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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,789.32, 410,683.98 and 86,800.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,789.32, 410,683.98 and 86,800.82 is: 130,201.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,789.32 : 410,683.98 = 86,800.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,789.32/410,683.98 = 86,800.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,789.32x = 410,683.98 × 86,800.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,789.32x = 35,647,706,224.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,647,706,224.86/273,789.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,201.23

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