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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,453.60, 409,524.30 and 133,048.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,453.60, 409,524.30 and 133,048.20 is: 199,253.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,453.60 : 409,524.30 = 133,048.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,453.60/409,524.30 = 133,048.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,453.60x = 409,524.30 × 133,048.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,453.60x = 54,486,470,971.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,486,470,971.26/273,453.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,253.08

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