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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,350.40, 409,879.80 and 115,400.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,350.40, 409,879.80 and 115,400.40 is: 173,039.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,350.40 : 409,879.80 = 115,400.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,350.40/409,879.80 = 115,400.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,350.40x = 409,879.80 × 115,400.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,350.40x = 47,300,292,871.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,300,292,871.92/273,350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,039.05

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