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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,408.98, 374,572.35 and 263,183.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,408.98, 374,572.35 and 263,183.85 is: 360,563.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,408.98 : 374,572.35 = 263,183.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,408.98/374,572.35 = 263,183.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,408.98x = 374,572.35 × 263,183.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,408.98x = 98,581,393,176.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,581,393,176.55/273,408.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,563.85

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