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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,267.20, 409,682.10 and 115,365.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,267.20, 409,682.10 and 115,365.80 is: 172,956.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,267.20 : 409,682.10 = 115,365.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,267.20/409,682.10 = 115,365.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,267.20x = 409,682.10 × 115,365.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,267.20x = 47,263,303,212.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,263,303,212.18/273,267.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,956.37

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