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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,979.40, 411,045.90 and 133,742.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,979.40, 411,045.90 and 133,742.60 is: 200,651.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,979.40 : 411,045.90 = 133,742.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,979.40/411,045.90 = 133,742.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,979.40x = 411,045.90 × 133,742.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,979.40x = 54,974,347,385.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,974,347,385.34/273,979.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,651.39

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