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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,605.20, 410,177.40 and 142,277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,605.20, 410,177.40 and 142,277.20 is: 213,295.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,605.20 : 410,177.40 = 142,277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,605.20/410,177.40 = 142,277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,605.20x = 410,177.40 × 142,277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,605.20x = 58,358,891,975.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,358,891,975.28/273,605.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,295.99

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