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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,547.74, 410,317.35 and 140,351.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,547.74, 410,317.35 and 140,351.13 is: 210,524.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,547.74 : 410,317.35 = 140,351.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,547.74/410,317.35 = 140,351.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,547.74x = 410,317.35 × 140,351.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,547.74x = 57,588,503,731.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,588,503,731.11/273,547.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,524.51

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