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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,390.40, 409,962.56 and 115,537.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,390.40, 409,962.56 and 115,537.60 is: 173,254.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,390.40 : 409,962.56 = 115,537.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,390.40/409,962.56 = 115,537.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,390.40x = 409,962.56 × 115,537.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,390.40x = 47,366,090,272.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,366,090,272.26/273,390.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,254.40

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