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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,083.74, 409,581.68 and 115,291.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,083.74, 409,581.68 and 115,291.69 is: 172,918.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,083.74 : 409,581.68 = 115,291.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,083.74/409,581.68 = 115,291.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,083.74x = 409,581.68 × 115,291.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,083.74x = 47,221,364,080.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,221,364,080.24/273,083.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,918.99

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