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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,987, 411,103.62 and 174,121.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,987, 411,103.62 and 174,121.29 is: 261,260.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,987 : 411,103.62 = 174,121.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,987/411,103.62 = 174,121.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,987x = 411,103.62 × 174,121.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,987x = 71,581,892,638.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,581,892,638.07/273,987
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,260.18

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