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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,233.90, 409,850.85 and 155,135.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,233.90, 409,850.85 and 155,135.90 is: 232,703.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,233.90 : 409,850.85 = 155,135.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,233.90/409,850.85 = 155,135.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,233.90x = 409,850.85 × 155,135.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,233.90x = 63,582,580,480.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,582,580,480.52/273,233.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,703.85

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