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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,337.20, 409,660.20 and 243,615.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,337.20, 409,660.20 and 243,615.60 is: 365,115.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,337.20 : 409,660.20 = 243,615.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,337.20/409,660.20 = 243,615.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,337.20x = 409,660.20 × 243,615.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,337.20x = 99,799,615,419.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,799,615,419.12/273,337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,115.38

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