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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,758.32, 410,566.20 and 115,905.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,758.32, 410,566.20 and 115,905.52 is: 173,828.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,758.32 : 410,566.20 = 115,905.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,758.32/410,566.20 = 115,905.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,758.32x = 410,566.20 × 115,905.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,758.32x = 47,586,888,905.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,586,888,905.42/273,758.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,828.10

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