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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,183.41, 409,002.37 and 144,807.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,183.41, 409,002.37 and 144,807.18 is: 216,801.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,183.41 : 409,002.37 = 144,807.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,183.41/409,002.37 = 144,807.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,183.41x = 409,002.37 × 144,807.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,183.41x = 59,226,479,088.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,226,479,088.98/273,183.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,801.16

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