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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,535.76, 410,320.92 and 115,743.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,535.76, 410,320.92 and 115,743.44 is: 173,622.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,535.76 : 410,320.92 = 115,743.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,535.76/410,320.92 = 115,743.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,535.76x = 410,320.92 × 115,743.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,535.76x = 47,491,954,784.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,491,954,784.76/273,535.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,622.47

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