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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,402.40, 410,161.20 and 115,549.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,402.40, 410,161.20 and 115,549.60 is: 173,348.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,402.40 : 410,161.20 = 115,549.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,402.40/410,161.20 = 115,549.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,402.40x = 410,161.20 × 115,549.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,402.40x = 47,393,962,595.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,393,962,595.52/273,402.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,348.74

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