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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,028.82, 615,086.97 and 173,395.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,028.82, 615,086.97 and 173,395.42 is: 260,111.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,028.82 : 615,086.97 = 173,395.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,028.82/615,086.97 = 173,395.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,028.82x = 615,086.97 × 173,395.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,028.82x = 106,653,261,311.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,653,261,311.73/410,028.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,111.62

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