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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,364.80, 410,162.40 and 148,795.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,364.80, 410,162.40 and 148,795.20 is: 223,255.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,364.80 : 410,162.40 = 148,795.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,364.80/410,162.40 = 148,795.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,364.80x = 410,162.40 × 148,795.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,364.80x = 61,030,196,340.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,030,196,340.48/273,364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,255.50

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