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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,180.40, 408,997.88 and 144,804.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,180.40, 408,997.88 and 144,804.18 is: 216,796.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,180.40 : 408,997.88 = 144,804.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,180.40/408,997.88 = 144,804.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,180.40x = 408,997.88 × 144,804.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,180.40x = 59,224,602,635.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,224,602,635.14/273,180.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,796.68

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