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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,901.60, 410,852.40 and 86,912.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,901.60, 410,852.40 and 86,912.80 is: 130,369.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,901.60 : 410,852.40 = 86,912.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,901.60/410,852.40 = 86,912.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,901.60x = 410,852.40 × 86,912.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,901.60x = 35,708,332,470.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,708,332,470.72/273,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,369.20

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