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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,982.38, 411,006.78 and 96,453.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,982.38, 411,006.78 and 96,453.06 is: 144,691.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,982.38 : 411,006.78 = 96,453.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,982.38/411,006.78 = 96,453.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,982.38x = 411,006.78 × 96,453.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,982.38x = 39,642,861,611.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,642,861,611.75/273,982.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,691.28

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