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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,007.65, 409,347.45 and 140,147.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,007.65, 409,347.45 and 140,147.40 is: 210,136.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,007.65 : 409,347.45 = 140,147.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,007.65/409,347.45 = 140,147.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,007.65x = 409,347.45 × 140,147.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,007.65x = 57,368,980,814.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,368,980,814.13/273,007.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,136.90

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