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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,881.70, 410,854.55 and 86,912.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,881.70, 410,854.55 and 86,912.10 is: 130,378.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,881.70 : 410,854.55 = 86,912.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,881.70/410,854.55 = 86,912.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,881.70x = 410,854.55 × 86,912.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,881.70x = 35,708,231,735.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,708,231,735.06/273,881.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,378.30

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