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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,260.70, 409,672.35 and 115,359.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,260.70, 409,672.35 and 115,359.30 is: 172,946.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,260.70 : 409,672.35 = 115,359.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,260.70/409,672.35 = 115,359.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,260.70x = 409,672.35 × 115,359.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,260.70x = 47,259,515,525.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,259,515,525.36/273,260.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,946.62

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