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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,408.40, 410,170.20 and 115,555.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,408.40, 410,170.20 and 115,555.60 is: 173,357.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,408.40 : 410,170.20 = 115,555.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,408.40/410,170.20 = 115,555.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,408.40x = 410,170.20 × 115,555.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,408.40x = 47,397,463,563.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,397,463,563.12/273,408.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,357.74

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