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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,421.60, 409,825.20 and 140,250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,421.60, 409,825.20 and 140,250.40 is: 210,218.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,421.60 : 409,825.20 = 140,250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,421.60/409,825.20 = 140,250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,421.60x = 409,825.20 × 140,250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,421.60x = 57,478,148,230.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,478,148,230.08/273,421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,218.02

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