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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,531.80, 410,720.10 and 149,115.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,531.80, 410,720.10 and 149,115.80 is: 223,903.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,531.80 : 410,720.10 = 149,115.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,531.80/410,720.10 = 149,115.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,531.80x = 410,720.10 × 149,115.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,531.80x = 61,244,856,287.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,244,856,287.58/273,531.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,903.97

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