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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,247.60, 409,871.40 and 178,769.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,247.60, 409,871.40 and 178,769.20 is: 268,153.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,247.60 : 409,871.40 = 178,769.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,247.60/409,871.40 = 178,769.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,247.60x = 409,871.40 × 178,769.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,247.60x = 73,272,382,280.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,272,382,280.88/273,247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,153.80

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