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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,432.60, 409,841.70 and 140,261.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,432.60, 409,841.70 and 140,261.40 is: 210,234.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,432.60 : 409,841.70 = 140,261.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,432.60/409,841.70 = 140,261.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,432.60x = 409,841.70 × 140,261.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,432.60x = 57,484,970,620.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,484,970,620.38/273,432.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,234.52

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