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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,427.60, 409,834.20 and 140,256.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,427.60, 409,834.20 and 140,256.40 is: 210,227.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,427.60 : 409,834.20 = 140,256.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,427.60/409,834.20 = 140,256.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,427.60x = 409,834.20 × 140,256.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,427.60x = 57,481,869,488.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,481,869,488.88/273,427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,227.02

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