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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,993.84, 410,990.82 and 179,303.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,993.84, 410,990.82 and 179,303.76 is: 268,955.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,993.84 : 410,990.82 = 179,303.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,993.84/410,990.82 = 179,303.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,993.84x = 410,990.82 × 179,303.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,993.84x = 73,692,199,351.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,692,199,351.48/273,993.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,955.68

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