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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,060.64, 409,590 and 123,353.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,060.64, 409,590 and 123,353.44 is: 185,029.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,060.64 : 409,590 = 123,353.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,060.64/409,590 = 123,353.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,060.64x = 409,590 × 123,353.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,060.64x = 50,524,335,489.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,524,335,489.60/273,060.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,029.73

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