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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,246.30, 409,869.45 and 155,148.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,246.30, 409,869.45 and 155,148.30 is: 232,722.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,246.30 : 409,869.45 = 155,148.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,246.30/409,869.45 = 155,148.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,246.30x = 409,869.45 × 155,148.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,246.30x = 63,590,548,389.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,590,548,389.44/273,246.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,722.45

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