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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,145.60, 409,718.40 and 76,153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,145.60, 409,718.40 and 76,153.60 is: 114,230.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,145.60 : 409,718.40 = 76,153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,145.60/409,718.40 = 76,153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,145.60x = 409,718.40 × 76,153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,145.60x = 31,201,531,146.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,201,531,146.24/273,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,230.40

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