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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,282.40, 409,981.20 and 115,429.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,282.40, 409,981.20 and 115,429.60 is: 173,168.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,282.40 : 409,981.20 = 115,429.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,282.40/409,981.20 = 115,429.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,282.40x = 409,981.20 × 115,429.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,282.40x = 47,323,965,923.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,323,965,923.52/273,282.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,168.73

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