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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,295.58, 409,812.15 and 154,935.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,295.58, 409,812.15 and 154,935.14 is: 232,328.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,295.58 : 409,812.15 = 154,935.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,295.58/409,812.15 = 154,935.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,295.58x = 409,812.15 × 154,935.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,295.58x = 63,494,302,833.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,494,302,833.95/273,295.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,328.32

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