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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,324.33, 409,703.54 and 132,908.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,324.33, 409,703.54 and 132,908.49 is: 199,225.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,324.33 : 409,703.54 = 132,908.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,324.33/409,703.54 = 132,908.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,324.33x = 409,703.54 × 132,908.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,324.33x = 54,453,078,184.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,453,078,184.51/273,324.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,225.14

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