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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,533.58, 410,248.17 and 115,872.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,533.58, 410,248.17 and 115,872.90 is: 173,787.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,533.58 : 410,248.17 = 115,872.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,533.58/410,248.17 = 115,872.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,533.58x = 410,248.17 × 115,872.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,533.58x = 47,536,645,177.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,536,645,177.59/273,533.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,787.24

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