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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,362.10, 409,265.55 and 242,258.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,362.10, 409,265.55 and 242,258.10 is: 362,698.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,362.10 : 409,265.55 = 242,258.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,362.10/409,265.55 = 242,258.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,362.10x = 409,265.55 × 242,258.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,362.10x = 99,147,894,538.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,147,894,538.46/273,362.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,698.03

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