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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,853.96, 410,781.12 and 179,163.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,853.96, 410,781.12 and 179,163.70 is: 268,745.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,853.96 : 410,781.12 = 179,163.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,853.96/410,781.12 = 179,163.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,853.96x = 410,781.12 × 179,163.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,853.96x = 73,597,064,658.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,597,064,658.32/273,853.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,745.66

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