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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,181.68, 409,674.11 and 115,422.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,181.68, 409,674.11 and 115,422.44 is: 173,092.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,181.68 : 409,674.11 = 115,422.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,181.68/409,674.11 = 115,422.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,181.68x = 409,674.11 × 115,422.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,181.68x = 47,285,582,755.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,285,582,755.55/273,181.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,092.07

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