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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,247.40, 409,871.10 and 155,149.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,247.40, 409,871.10 and 155,149.40 is: 232,724.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,247.40 : 409,871.10 = 155,149.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,247.40/409,871.10 = 155,149.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,247.40x = 409,871.10 × 155,149.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,247.40x = 63,591,255,242.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,591,255,242.34/273,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,724.10

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