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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,316.10, 409,974.15 and 179,927.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,316.10, 409,974.15 and 179,927.30 is: 269,890.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,316.10 : 409,974.15 = 179,927.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,316.10/409,974.15 = 179,927.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,316.10x = 409,974.15 × 179,927.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,316.10x = 73,765,541,879.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,765,541,879.30/273,316.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,890.95

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