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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,343.26, 410,032.17 and 115,550.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,343.26, 410,032.17 and 115,550.94 is: 173,333.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,343.26 : 410,032.17 = 115,550.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,343.26/410,032.17 = 115,550.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,343.26x = 410,032.17 × 115,550.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,343.26x = 47,379,602,673.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,379,602,673.74/273,343.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,333.71

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