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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,211.30, 409,816.95 and 155,113.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,211.30, 409,816.95 and 155,113.30 is: 232,669.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,211.30 : 409,816.95 = 155,113.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,211.30/409,816.95 = 155,113.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,211.30x = 409,816.95 × 155,113.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,211.30x = 63,568,059,510.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,568,059,510.44/273,211.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,669.95

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