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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,770.58, 410,655.87 and 179,080.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,770.58, 410,655.87 and 179,080.38 is: 268,620.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,770.58 : 410,655.87 = 179,080.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,770.58/410,655.87 = 179,080.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,770.58x = 410,655.87 × 179,080.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,770.58x = 73,540,409,248.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,540,409,248.83/273,770.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,620.57

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