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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,411.98, 374,576.46 and 263,186.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,411.98, 374,576.46 and 263,186.85 is: 360,567.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,411.98 : 374,576.46 = 263,186.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,411.98/374,576.46 = 263,186.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,411.98x = 374,576.46 × 263,186.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,411.98x = 98,583,598,591.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,583,598,591.55/273,411.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,567.96

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