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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,879.70, 410,851.55 and 86,910.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,879.70, 410,851.55 and 86,910.10 is: 130,375.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,879.70 : 410,851.55 = 86,910.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,879.70/410,851.55 = 86,910.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,879.70x = 410,851.55 × 86,910.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,879.70x = 35,707,149,295.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,707,149,295.66/273,879.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,375.30

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