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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,269.43, 407,187.48 and 243,458.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,269.43, 407,187.48 and 243,458.19 is: 362,766.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,269.43 : 407,187.48 = 243,458.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,269.43/407,187.48 = 243,458.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,269.43x = 407,187.48 × 243,458.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,269.43x = 99,133,125,654.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,133,125,654.17/273,269.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,766.98

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