Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,221.40, 409,832.10 and 183,991.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 273,221.40, 409,832.10 and 183,991.80 is: 275,987.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,221.40 : 409,832.10 = 183,991.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,221.40/409,832.10 = 183,991.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,221.40x = 409,832.10 × 183,991.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,221.40x = 75,405,745,776.78 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,405,745,776.78/273,221.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,987.70
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