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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,273.80, 402,410.70 and 179,627.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,273.80, 402,410.70 and 179,627.40 is: 269,441.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,273.80 : 402,410.70 = 179,627.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,273.80/402,410.70 = 179,627.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,273.80x = 402,410.70 × 179,627.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,273.80x = 72,283,987,773.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,283,987,773.18/268,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,441.10

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