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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,821.60, 410,732.40 and 155,856.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,821.60, 410,732.40 and 155,856.80 is: 233,785.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,821.60 : 410,732.40 = 155,856.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,821.60/410,732.40 = 155,856.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,821.60x = 410,732.40 × 155,856.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,821.60x = 64,015,437,520.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,015,437,520.32/273,821.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,785.20

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