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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,603.20, 410,174.40 and 142,275.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,603.20, 410,174.40 and 142,275.20 is: 213,292.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,603.20 : 410,174.40 = 142,275.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,603.20/410,174.40 = 142,275.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,603.20x = 410,174.40 × 142,275.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,603.20x = 58,357,644,794.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,357,644,794.88/273,603.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,292.99

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