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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,827.08, 410,564.85 and 114,013.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,827.08, 410,564.85 and 114,013.72 is: 170,947.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,827.08 : 410,564.85 = 114,013.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,827.08/410,564.85 = 114,013.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,827.08x = 410,564.85 × 114,013.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,827.08x = 46,810,025,849.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,810,025,849.74/273,827.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,947.39

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