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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,251.80, 409,877.70 and 262,754.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,251.80, 409,877.70 and 262,754.20 is: 394,131.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,251.80 : 409,877.70 = 262,754.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,251.80/409,877.70 = 262,754.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,251.80x = 409,877.70 × 262,754.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,251.80x = 107,697,087,161.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,697,087,161.34/273,251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,131.30

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