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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,164.16, 409,789.98 and 115,393.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,164.16, 409,789.98 and 115,393.98 is: 173,109.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,164.16 : 409,789.98 = 115,393.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,164.16/409,789.98 = 115,393.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,164.16x = 409,789.98 × 115,393.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,164.16x = 47,287,296,756.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,287,296,756.32/273,164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,109.45

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