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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,759.57, 410,568.08 and 115,906.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,759.57, 410,568.08 and 115,906.77 is: 173,829.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,759.57 : 410,568.08 = 115,906.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,759.57/410,568.08 = 115,906.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,759.57x = 410,568.08 × 115,906.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,759.57x = 47,587,619,438.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,587,619,438.37/273,759.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,829.98

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