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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,258.90, 409,789.71 and 115,499.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,258.90, 409,789.71 and 115,499.52 is: 173,207.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,258.90 : 409,789.71 = 115,499.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,258.90/409,789.71 = 115,499.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,258.90x = 409,789.71 × 115,499.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,258.90x = 47,330,514,805.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,330,514,805.94/273,258.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,207.59

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