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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,213.60, 409,820.40 and 248,719.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,213.60, 409,820.40 and 248,719.20 is: 373,078.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,213.60 : 409,820.40 = 248,719.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,213.60/409,820.40 = 248,719.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,213.60x = 409,820.40 × 248,719.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,213.60x = 101,930,202,031.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,930,202,031.68/273,213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,078.80

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