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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,184.41, 409,003.86 and 144,808.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,184.41, 409,003.86 and 144,808.18 is: 216,802.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,184.41 : 409,003.86 = 144,808.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,184.41/409,003.86 = 144,808.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,184.41x = 409,003.86 × 144,808.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,184.41x = 59,227,104,579.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,227,104,579.57/273,184.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,802.65

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