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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,993.71, 410,990.64 and 179,303.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,993.71, 410,990.64 and 179,303.63 is: 268,955.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,993.71 : 410,990.64 = 179,303.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,993.71/410,990.64 = 179,303.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,993.71x = 410,990.64 × 179,303.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,993.71x = 73,692,112,751.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,692,112,751.51/273,993.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,955.49

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