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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,183.60, 410,108.20 and 173,343.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,183.60, 410,108.20 and 173,343.60 is: 260,226.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,183.60 : 410,108.20 = 173,343.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,183.60/410,108.20 = 173,343.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,183.60x = 410,108.20 × 173,343.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,183.60x = 71,089,631,777.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,089,631,777.52/273,183.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,226.57

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