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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,128.24, 409,858.44 and 115,356.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,128.24, 409,858.44 and 115,356.69 is: 173,105.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,128.24 : 409,858.44 = 115,356.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,128.24/409,858.44 = 115,356.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,128.24x = 409,858.44 × 115,356.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,128.24x = 47,279,912,574.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,279,912,574.38/273,128.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,105.18

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