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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,046.60, 409,569.90 and 248,552.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,046.60, 409,569.90 and 248,552.20 is: 372,828.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,046.60 : 409,569.90 = 248,552.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,046.60/409,569.90 = 248,552.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,046.60x = 409,569.90 × 248,552.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,046.60x = 101,799,499,698.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,799,499,698.78/273,046.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,828.30

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