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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,465.30, 410,197.95 and 73,785.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,465.30, 410,197.95 and 73,785.68 is: 110,678.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,465.30 : 410,197.95 = 73,785.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,465.30/410,197.95 = 73,785.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,465.30x = 410,197.95 × 73,785.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,465.30x = 30,266,735,424.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,266,735,424.15/273,465.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,678.52

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