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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,111.40, 409,724.70 and 115,258.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,111.40, 409,724.70 and 115,258.60 is: 172,912.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,111.40 : 409,724.70 = 115,258.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,111.40/409,724.70 = 115,258.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,111.40x = 409,724.70 × 115,258.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,111.40x = 47,224,295,307.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,224,295,307.42/273,111.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,912.21

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