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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,738.27, 410,300.82 and 179,150.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,738.27, 410,300.82 and 179,150.52 is: 268,525.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,738.27 : 410,300.82 = 179,150.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,738.27/410,300.82 = 179,150.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,738.27x = 410,300.82 × 179,150.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,738.27x = 73,505,605,259.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,505,605,259.43/273,738.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,525.13

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