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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,269.93, 407,188.22 and 243,458.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,269.93, 407,188.22 and 243,458.69 is: 362,767.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,269.93 : 407,188.22 = 243,458.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,269.93/407,188.22 = 243,458.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,269.93x = 407,188.22 × 243,458.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,269.93x = 99,133,510,624.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,133,510,624.63/273,269.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,767.72

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