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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,070.14, 376,998.42 and 242,771.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,070.14, 376,998.42 and 242,771.76 is: 335,168.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,070.14 : 376,998.42 = 242,771.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,070.14/376,998.42 = 242,771.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,070.14x = 376,998.42 × 242,771.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,070.14x = 91,524,569,940.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,524,569,940.62/273,070.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,168.72

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