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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,908.80, 410,863.20 and 179,905.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,908.80, 410,863.20 and 179,905.60 is: 269,858.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,908.80 : 410,863.20 = 179,905.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,908.80/410,863.20 = 179,905.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,908.80x = 410,863.20 × 179,905.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,908.80x = 73,916,590,513.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,916,590,513.92/273,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,858.40

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