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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,032.40, 409,548.60 and 115,438.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,032.40, 409,548.60 and 115,438.80 is: 173,158.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,032.40 : 409,548.60 = 115,438.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,032.40/409,548.60 = 115,438.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,032.40x = 409,548.60 × 115,438.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,032.40x = 47,277,798,925.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,277,798,925.68/273,032.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,158.20

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