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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,575.20, 410,132.40 and 142,247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,575.20, 410,132.40 and 142,247.20 is: 213,251.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,575.20 : 410,132.40 = 142,247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,575.20/410,132.40 = 142,247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,575.20x = 410,132.40 × 142,247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,575.20x = 58,340,185,529.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,340,185,529.28/273,575.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,251.00

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