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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,295.08, 409,811.40 and 154,934.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,295.08, 409,811.40 and 154,934.64 is: 232,327.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,295.08 : 409,811.40 = 154,934.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,295.08/409,811.40 = 154,934.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,295.08x = 409,811.40 × 154,934.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,295.08x = 63,493,981,726.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,493,981,726.90/273,295.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,327.57

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