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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,399.40, 409,975.74 and 115,546.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,399.40, 409,975.74 and 115,546.60 is: 173,267.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,399.40 : 409,975.74 = 115,546.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,399.40/409,975.74 = 115,546.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,399.40x = 409,975.74 × 115,546.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,399.40x = 47,371,302,839.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,371,302,839.48/273,399.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,267.76

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