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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,341.40, 410,012.10 and 115,517.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,341.40, 410,012.10 and 115,517.40 is: 173,276.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,341.40 : 410,012.10 = 115,517.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,341.40/410,012.10 = 115,517.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,341.40x = 410,012.10 × 115,517.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,341.40x = 47,363,531,760.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,363,531,760.54/273,341.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,276.10

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