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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,822.80, 410,748.88 and 86,848.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,822.80, 410,748.88 and 86,848.88 is: 130,277.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,822.80 : 410,748.88 = 86,848.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,822.80/410,748.88 = 86,848.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,822.80x = 410,748.88 × 86,848.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,822.80x = 35,673,080,189.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,673,080,189.25/273,822.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,277.98

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