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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,029.32, 615,087.74 and 173,395.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,029.32, 615,087.74 and 173,395.92 is: 260,112.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,029.32 : 615,087.74 = 173,395.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,029.32/615,087.74 = 173,395.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,029.32x = 615,087.74 × 173,395.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,029.32x = 106,653,704,558.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,653,704,558.02/410,029.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,112.39

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