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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,313.60, 409,970.40 and 179,924.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,313.60, 409,970.40 and 179,924.80 is: 269,887.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,313.60 : 409,970.40 = 179,924.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,313.60/409,970.40 = 179,924.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,313.60x = 409,970.40 × 179,924.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,313.60x = 73,763,842,225.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,763,842,225.92/273,313.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,887.20

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