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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,501.60, 410,252.40 and 148,778.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,501.60, 410,252.40 and 148,778.40 is: 223,167.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,501.60 : 410,252.40 = 148,778.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,501.60/410,252.40 = 148,778.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,501.60x = 410,252.40 × 148,778.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,501.60x = 61,036,695,668.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,036,695,668.16/273,501.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,167.60

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