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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,759.32, 410,567.70 and 115,906.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,759.32, 410,567.70 and 115,906.52 is: 173,829.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,759.32 : 410,567.70 = 115,906.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,759.32/410,567.70 = 115,906.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,759.32x = 410,567.70 × 115,906.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,759.32x = 47,587,473,331.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,587,473,331.40/273,759.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,829.60

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