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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,026.70, 409,540.05 and 173,627.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,026.70, 409,540.05 and 173,627.55 is: 260,441.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,026.70 : 409,540.05 = 173,627.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,026.70/409,540.05 = 173,627.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,026.70x = 409,540.05 × 173,627.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,026.70x = 71,107,435,508.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,107,435,508.38/273,026.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,441.33

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