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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,257.31, 407,138.50 and 257,978.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,257.31, 407,138.50 and 257,978.38 is: 384,373.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,257.31 : 407,138.50 = 257,978.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,257.31/407,138.50 = 257,978.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,257.31x = 407,138.50 × 257,978.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,257.31x = 105,032,930,665.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,032,930,665.63/273,257.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,373.73

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