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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,359.60, 409,261.80 and 242,255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,359.60, 409,261.80 and 242,255.60 is: 362,694.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,359.60 : 409,261.80 = 242,255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,359.60/409,261.80 = 242,255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,359.60x = 409,261.80 × 242,255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,359.60x = 99,145,962,916.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,145,962,916.08/273,359.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,694.28

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