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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,472.02, 410,156.10 and 115,811.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,472.02, 410,156.10 and 115,811.16 is: 173,694.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,472.02 : 410,156.10 = 115,811.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,472.02/410,156.10 = 115,811.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,472.02x = 410,156.10 × 115,811.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,472.02x = 47,500,653,722.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,500,653,722.08/273,472.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,694.75

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