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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,915.37, 410,834.78 and 93,997.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,915.37, 410,834.78 and 93,997.97 is: 140,983.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,915.37 : 410,834.78 = 93,997.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,915.37/410,834.78 = 93,997.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,915.37x = 410,834.78 × 93,997.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,915.37x = 38,617,635,325.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,617,635,325.40/273,915.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,983.82

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