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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,921.75, 410,948.24 and 86,933.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,921.75, 410,948.24 and 86,933.25 is: 130,420.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,921.75 : 410,948.24 = 86,933.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,921.75/410,948.24 = 86,933.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,921.75x = 410,948.24 × 86,933.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,921.75x = 35,725,065,650.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,725,065,650.31/273,921.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,420.70

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