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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,252.40, 409,878.60 and 155,154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,252.40, 409,878.60 and 155,154.40 is: 232,731.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,252.40 : 409,878.60 = 155,154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,252.40/409,878.60 = 155,154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,252.40x = 409,878.60 × 155,154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,252.40x = 63,594,468,255.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,594,468,255.84/273,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,731.60

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