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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,399.60, 409,177.80 and 251,281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,399.60, 409,177.80 and 251,281.20 is: 376,074.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,399.60 : 409,177.80 = 251,281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,399.60/409,177.80 = 251,281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,399.60x = 409,177.80 × 251,281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,399.60x = 102,818,688,597.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,818,688,597.36/273,399.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,074.76

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