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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,095.60, 409,643.40 and 243,028.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,095.60, 409,643.40 and 243,028.40 is: 364,542.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,095.60 : 409,643.40 = 243,028.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,095.60/409,643.40 = 243,028.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,095.60x = 409,643.40 × 243,028.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,095.60x = 99,554,980,072.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,554,980,072.56/273,095.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,542.60

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