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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,361.30, 410,157.15 and 148,791.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,361.30, 410,157.15 and 148,791.70 is: 223,250.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,361.30 : 410,157.15 = 148,791.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,361.30/410,157.15 = 148,791.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,361.30x = 410,157.15 × 148,791.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,361.30x = 61,027,979,615.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,027,979,615.66/273,361.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,250.25

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