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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,153.24, 409,477.50 and 173,010.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,153.24, 409,477.50 and 173,010.60 is: 259,356.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,153.24 : 409,477.50 = 173,010.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,153.24/409,477.50 = 173,010.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,153.24x = 409,477.50 × 173,010.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,153.24x = 70,843,947,961.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,843,947,961.50/273,153.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,356.06

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