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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,246.90, 409,870.35 and 155,148.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,246.90, 409,870.35 and 155,148.90 is: 232,723.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,246.90 : 409,870.35 = 155,148.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,246.90/409,870.35 = 155,148.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,246.90x = 409,870.35 × 155,148.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,246.90x = 63,590,933,945.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,590,933,945.12/273,246.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,723.35

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