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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,895.40, 409,343.10 and 173,168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,895.40, 409,343.10 and 173,168.20 is: 259,752.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,895.40 : 409,343.10 = 173,168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,895.40/409,343.10 = 173,168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,895.40x = 409,343.10 × 173,168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,895.40x = 70,885,207,809.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,885,207,809.42/272,895.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,752.30

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