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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,378.40, 410,132.40 and 140,279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,378.40, 410,132.40 and 140,279.20 is: 210,452.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,378.40 : 410,132.40 = 140,279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,378.40/410,132.40 = 140,279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,378.40x = 410,132.40 × 140,279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,378.40x = 57,533,044,966.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,533,044,966.08/273,378.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,452.05

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