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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,629.40, 409,752.90 and 179,626.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,629.40, 409,752.90 and 179,626.20 is: 268,985.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,629.40 : 409,752.90 = 179,626.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,629.40/409,752.90 = 179,626.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,629.40x = 409,752.90 × 179,626.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,629.40x = 73,602,356,365.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,602,356,365.98/273,629.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,985.56

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