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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,327.08, 409,707.66 and 132,911.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,327.08, 409,707.66 and 132,911.24 is: 199,229.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,327.08 : 409,707.66 = 132,911.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,327.08/409,707.66 = 132,911.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,327.08x = 409,707.66 × 132,911.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,327.08x = 54,454,753,128.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,454,753,128.10/273,327.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,229.26

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