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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,043.20, 409,564.80 and 244,174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,043.20, 409,564.80 and 244,174.80 is: 366,262.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,043.20 : 409,564.80 = 244,174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,043.20/409,564.80 = 244,174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,043.20x = 409,564.80 × 244,174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,043.20x = 100,005,403,127.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,005,403,127.04/273,043.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,262.20

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