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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,412.40, 409,972.80 and 115,462.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,412.40, 409,972.80 and 115,462.40 is: 173,132.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,412.40 : 409,972.80 = 115,462.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,412.40/409,972.80 = 115,462.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,412.40x = 409,972.80 × 115,462.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,412.40x = 47,336,443,422.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,336,443,422.72/273,412.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,132.03

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