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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,134.68, 409,828.74 and 115,399.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,134.68, 409,828.74 and 115,399.96 is: 173,153.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,134.68 : 409,828.74 = 115,399.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,134.68/409,828.74 = 115,399.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,134.68x = 409,828.74 × 115,399.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,134.68x = 47,294,220,202.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,294,220,202.85/273,134.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,153.48

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