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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,399.20, 410,098.80 and 251,280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,399.20, 410,098.80 and 251,280.80 is: 376,921.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,399.20 : 410,098.80 = 251,280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,399.20/410,098.80 = 251,280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,399.20x = 410,098.80 × 251,280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,399.20x = 103,049,954,543.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,049,954,543.04/273,399.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,921.20

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