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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,857.59, 410,808.05 and 96,404.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,857.59, 410,808.05 and 96,404.41 is: 144,614.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,857.59 : 410,808.05 = 96,404.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,857.59/410,808.05 = 96,404.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,857.59x = 410,808.05 × 96,404.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,857.59x = 39,603,705,147.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,603,705,147.44/273,857.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,614.23

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