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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,439.10, 409,502.55 and 133,033.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,439.10, 409,502.55 and 133,033.70 is: 199,231.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,439.10 : 409,502.55 = 133,033.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,439.10/409,502.55 = 133,033.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,439.10x = 409,502.55 × 133,033.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,439.10x = 54,477,639,385.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,477,639,385.94/273,439.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,231.34

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