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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,856.95, 410,785.62 and 179,166.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,856.95, 410,785.62 and 179,166.69 is: 268,750.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,856.95 : 410,785.62 = 179,166.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,856.95/410,785.62 = 179,166.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,856.95x = 410,785.62 × 179,166.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,856.95x = 73,599,099,835.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,599,099,835.00/273,856.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,750.16

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