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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,651.40, 410,477.10 and 173,924.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,651.40, 410,477.10 and 173,924.20 is: 260,886.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,651.40 : 410,477.10 = 173,924.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,651.40/410,477.10 = 173,924.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,651.40x = 410,477.10 × 173,924.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,651.40x = 71,391,901,235.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,391,901,235.82/273,651.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,886.30

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