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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,832.02, 410,726.43 and 86,845.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,832.02, 410,726.43 and 86,845.14 is: 130,260.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,832.02 : 410,726.43 = 86,845.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,832.02/410,726.43 = 86,845.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,832.02x = 410,726.43 × 86,845.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,832.02x = 35,669,594,315.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,669,594,315.05/273,832.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,260.86

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