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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,269.80, 409,904.70 and 255,644.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,269.80, 409,904.70 and 255,644.20 is: 383,466.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,269.80 : 409,904.70 = 255,644.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,269.80/409,904.70 = 255,644.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,269.80x = 409,904.70 × 255,644.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,269.80x = 104,789,759,107.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,789,759,107.74/273,269.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,466.30

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