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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,402.20, 410,103.30 and 115,578.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,402.20, 410,103.30 and 115,578.20 is: 173,367.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,402.20 : 410,103.30 = 115,578.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,402.20/410,103.30 = 115,578.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,402.20x = 410,103.30 × 115,578.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,402.20x = 47,399,001,228.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,399,001,228.06/273,402.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,367.30

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