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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,337.40, 410,063.70 and 115,484.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,337.40, 410,063.70 and 115,484.60 is: 173,251.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,337.40 : 410,063.70 = 115,484.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,337.40/410,063.70 = 115,484.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,337.40x = 410,063.70 × 115,484.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,337.40x = 47,356,042,369.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,356,042,369.02/273,337.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,251.24

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