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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,391.40, 409,964.06 and 115,538.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,391.40, 409,964.06 and 115,538.60 is: 173,255.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,391.40 : 409,964.06 = 115,538.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,391.40/409,964.06 = 115,538.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,391.40x = 409,964.06 × 115,538.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,391.40x = 47,366,673,542.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,366,673,542.72/273,391.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,255.90

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