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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,953.40, 409,284.30 and 115,003.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,953.40, 409,284.30 and 115,003.40 is: 172,443.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,953.40 : 409,284.30 = 115,003.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,953.40/409,284.30 = 115,003.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,953.40x = 409,284.30 × 115,003.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,953.40x = 47,069,086,066.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,069,086,066.62/272,953.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,443.67

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