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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,280.68, 407,204.25 and 243,469.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,280.68, 407,204.25 and 243,469.44 is: 362,783.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,280.68 : 407,204.25 = 243,469.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,280.68/407,204.25 = 243,469.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,280.68x = 407,204.25 × 243,469.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,280.68x = 99,141,789,495.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,141,789,495.77/273,280.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,783.75

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