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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,401.40, 410,159.70 and 115,548.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,401.40, 410,159.70 and 115,548.60 is: 173,347.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,401.40 : 410,159.70 = 115,548.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,401.40/410,159.70 = 115,548.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,401.40x = 410,159.70 × 115,548.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,401.40x = 47,393,379,111.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,393,379,111.42/273,401.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,347.24

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