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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,974.40, 411,038.40 and 133,737.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,974.40, 411,038.40 and 133,737.60 is: 200,643.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,974.40 : 411,038.40 = 133,737.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,974.40/411,038.40 = 133,737.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,974.40x = 411,038.40 × 133,737.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,974.40x = 54,971,289,123.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,971,289,123.84/273,974.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,643.89

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