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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,411.20, 410,116.80 and 199,053.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,411.20, 410,116.80 and 199,053.20 is: 298,579.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,411.20 : 410,116.80 = 199,053.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,411.20/410,116.80 = 199,053.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,411.20x = 410,116.80 × 199,053.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,411.20x = 81,635,061,413.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,635,061,413.76/273,411.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,579.80

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