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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,888.36, 410,531.04 and 179,079.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,888.36, 410,531.04 and 179,079.48 is: 268,422.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,888.36 : 410,531.04 = 179,079.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,888.36/410,531.04 = 179,079.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,888.36x = 410,531.04 × 179,079.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,888.36x = 73,517,685,167.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,517,685,167.06/273,888.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,422.09

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