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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,356.61, 409,677.09 and 146,849

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,356.61, 409,677.09 and 146,849 is: 220,081.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,356.61 : 409,677.09 = 146,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,356.61/409,677.09 = 146,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,356.61x = 409,677.09 × 146,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,356.61x = 60,160,670,989.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,160,670,989.41/273,356.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,081.27

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