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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,268.20, 409,683.60 and 115,366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,268.20, 409,683.60 and 115,366.80 is: 172,957.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,268.20 : 409,683.60 = 115,366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,268.20/409,683.60 = 115,366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,268.20x = 409,683.60 × 115,366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,268.20x = 47,263,885,944.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,263,885,944.48/273,268.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,957.87

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