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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,923.76, 410,951.24 and 86,935.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,923.76, 410,951.24 and 86,935.26 is: 130,423.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,923.76 : 410,951.24 = 86,935.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,923.76/410,951.24 = 86,935.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,923.76x = 410,951.24 × 86,935.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,923.76x = 35,726,152,896.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,726,152,896.72/273,923.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,423.71

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