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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,325.33, 409,705.03 and 132,909.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,325.33, 409,705.03 and 132,909.49 is: 199,226.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,325.33 : 409,705.03 = 132,909.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,325.33/409,705.03 = 132,909.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,325.33x = 409,705.03 × 132,909.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,325.33x = 54,453,686,587.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,453,686,587.73/273,325.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,226.64

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