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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,282.68, 407,207.23 and 243,471.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,282.68, 407,207.23 and 243,471.44 is: 362,786.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,282.68 : 407,207.23 = 243,471.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,282.68/407,207.23 = 243,471.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,282.68x = 407,207.23 × 243,471.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,282.68x = 99,143,330,666.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,143,330,666.51/273,282.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,786.73

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