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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,384.34, 410,259.53 and 113,460.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,384.34, 410,259.53 and 113,460.40 is: 170,266.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,384.34 : 410,259.53 = 113,460.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,384.34/410,259.53 = 113,460.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,384.34x = 410,259.53 × 113,460.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,384.34x = 46,548,210,377.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,548,210,377.61/273,384.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,266.56

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