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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,889.80, 411,257.10 and 149,473.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,889.80, 411,257.10 and 149,473.80 is: 224,441.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,889.80 : 411,257.10 = 149,473.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,889.80/411,257.10 = 149,473.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,889.80x = 411,257.10 × 149,473.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,889.80x = 61,472,161,513.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,472,161,513.98/273,889.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,441.22

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