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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,283.68, 407,208.72 and 243,472.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,283.68, 407,208.72 and 243,472.44 is: 362,788.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,283.68 : 407,208.72 = 243,472.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,283.68/407,208.72 = 243,472.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,283.68x = 407,208.72 × 243,472.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,283.68x = 99,144,100,647.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,144,100,647.68/273,283.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,788.22

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