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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,915.80, 410,873.70 and 183,714.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,915.80, 410,873.70 and 183,714.20 is: 275,571.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,915.80 : 410,873.70 = 183,714.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,915.80/410,873.70 = 183,714.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,915.80x = 410,873.70 × 183,714.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,915.80x = 75,483,333,096.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,483,333,096.54/273,915.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,571.30

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