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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,028.96, 374,051.92 and 262,802.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,028.96, 374,051.92 and 262,802.08 is: 360,041.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,028.96 : 374,051.92 = 262,802.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,028.96/374,051.92 = 262,802.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,028.96x = 374,051.92 × 262,802.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,028.96x = 98,301,622,603.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,301,622,603.99/273,028.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,041.01

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