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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,905.60, 410,858.40 and 86,916.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,905.60, 410,858.40 and 86,916.80 is: 130,375.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,905.60 : 410,858.40 = 86,916.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,905.60/410,858.40 = 86,916.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,905.60x = 410,858.40 × 86,916.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,905.60x = 35,710,497,381.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,710,497,381.12/273,905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,375.20

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