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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,881.40, 410,559.66 and 115,892.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,881.40, 410,559.66 and 115,892.52 is: 173,727.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,881.40 : 410,559.66 = 115,892.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,881.40/410,559.66 = 115,892.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,881.40x = 410,559.66 × 115,892.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,881.40x = 47,580,793,607.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,580,793,607.74/273,881.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,727.73

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