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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,158.40, 409,737.60 and 246,586.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,158.40, 409,737.60 and 246,586.35 is: 369,879.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,158.40 : 409,737.60 = 246,586.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,158.40/409,737.60 = 246,586.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,158.40x = 409,737.60 × 246,586.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,158.40x = 101,035,699,241.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,035,699,241.76/273,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,879.53

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