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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,275.33, 409,781.64 and 154,914.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,275.33, 409,781.64 and 154,914.89 is: 232,297.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,275.33 : 409,781.64 = 154,914.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,275.33/409,781.64 = 154,914.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,275.33x = 409,781.64 × 154,914.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,275.33x = 63,481,277,684.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,481,277,684.62/273,275.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,297.87

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