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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,374.60, 409,140.30 and 251,256.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,374.60, 409,140.30 and 251,256.20 is: 376,037.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,374.60 : 409,140.30 = 251,256.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,374.60/409,140.30 = 251,256.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,374.60x = 409,140.30 × 251,256.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,374.60x = 102,799,037,044.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,799,037,044.86/273,374.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,037.27

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