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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,224.40, 409,836.60 and 183,994.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,224.40, 409,836.60 and 183,994.80 is: 275,992.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,224.40 : 409,836.60 = 183,994.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,224.40/409,836.60 = 183,994.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,224.40x = 409,836.60 × 183,994.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,224.40x = 75,407,803,249.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,407,803,249.68/273,224.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,992.20

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