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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,387.70, 410,081.55 and 251,736.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,387.70, 410,081.55 and 251,736.40 is: 377,604.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,387.70 : 410,081.55 = 251,736.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,387.70/410,081.55 = 251,736.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,387.70x = 410,081.55 × 251,736.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,387.70x = 103,232,453,103.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,232,453,103.42/273,387.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,604.60

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