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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,151.20, 409,957.20 and 133,029.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,151.20, 409,957.20 and 133,029.60 is: 199,656.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,151.20 : 409,957.20 = 133,029.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,151.20/409,957.20 = 133,029.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,151.20x = 409,957.20 × 133,029.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,151.20x = 54,536,442,333.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,536,442,333.12/273,151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,656.61

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