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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,176.40, 409,618.80 and 115,226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,176.40, 409,618.80 and 115,226.40 is: 172,778.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,176.40 : 409,618.80 = 115,226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,176.40/409,618.80 = 115,226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,176.40x = 409,618.80 × 115,226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,176.40x = 47,198,899,696.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,198,899,696.32/273,176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,778.10

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