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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,342.40, 410,013.60 and 115,518.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,342.40, 410,013.60 and 115,518.40 is: 173,277.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,342.40 : 410,013.60 = 115,518.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,342.40/410,013.60 = 115,518.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,342.40x = 410,013.60 × 115,518.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,342.40x = 47,364,115,050.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,364,115,050.24/273,342.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,277.60

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