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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,312.02, 409,126.91 and 178,337.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,312.02, 409,126.91 and 178,337.90 is: 266,958.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,312.02 : 409,126.91 = 178,337.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,312.02/409,126.91 = 178,337.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,312.02x = 409,126.91 × 178,337.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,312.02x = 72,962,834,094.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,962,834,094.02/273,312.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,958.01

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