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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,759.39, 410,567.79 and 115,906.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,759.39, 410,567.79 and 115,906.59 is: 173,829.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,759.39 : 410,567.79 = 115,906.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,759.39/410,567.79 = 115,906.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,759.39x = 410,567.79 × 115,906.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,759.39x = 47,587,512,502.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,587,512,502.74/273,759.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,829.70

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