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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,835.92, 410,414.64 and 155,147.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,835.92, 410,414.64 and 155,147.52 is: 232,529.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,835.92 : 410,414.64 = 155,147.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,835.92/410,414.64 = 155,147.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,835.92x = 410,414.64 × 155,147.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,835.92x = 63,674,813,567.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,674,813,567.69/273,835.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,529.08

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