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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,203.64, 409,707.05 and 115,444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,203.64, 409,707.05 and 115,444.40 is: 173,125.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,203.64 : 409,707.05 = 115,444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,203.64/409,707.05 = 115,444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,203.64x = 409,707.05 × 115,444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,203.64x = 47,298,381,937.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,298,381,937.26/273,203.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,125.01

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