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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,983.26, 411,008.10 and 96,453.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,983.26, 411,008.10 and 96,453.94 is: 144,692.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,983.26 : 411,008.10 = 96,453.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,983.26/411,008.10 = 96,453.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,983.26x = 411,008.10 × 96,453.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,983.26x = 39,643,348,079.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,643,348,079.60/273,983.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,692.59

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