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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,247.40, 409,433.70 and 179,643.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,247.40, 409,433.70 and 179,643.80 is: 269,178.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,247.40 : 409,433.70 = 179,643.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,247.40/409,433.70 = 179,643.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,247.40x = 409,433.70 × 179,643.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,247.40x = 73,552,225,716.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,552,225,716.06/273,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,178.14

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