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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,926.51, 410,982.02 and 172,606.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,926.51, 410,982.02 and 172,606.88 is: 258,968.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,926.51 : 410,982.02 = 172,606.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,926.51/410,982.02 = 172,606.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,926.51x = 410,982.02 × 172,606.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,926.51x = 70,938,325,019.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,938,325,019.99/273,926.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,968.46

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