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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,182.41, 409,000.86 and 144,806.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,182.41, 409,000.86 and 144,806.18 is: 216,799.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,182.41 : 409,000.86 = 144,806.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,182.41/409,000.86 = 144,806.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,182.41x = 409,000.86 × 144,806.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,182.41x = 59,225,852,153.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,225,852,153.31/273,182.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,799.65

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