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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,952.93, 410,929.55 and 179,778.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,952.93, 410,929.55 and 179,778.89 is: 269,668.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,952.93 : 410,929.55 = 179,778.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,952.93/410,929.55 = 179,778.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,952.93x = 410,929.55 × 179,778.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,952.93x = 73,876,456,440.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,876,456,440.98/273,952.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,668.43

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