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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,427.60, 410,141.40 and 245,871.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,427.60, 410,141.40 and 245,871.40 is: 368,807.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,427.60 : 410,141.40 = 245,871.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,427.60/410,141.40 = 245,871.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,427.60x = 410,141.40 × 245,871.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,427.60x = 100,842,040,215.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,842,040,215.96/273,427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,807.10

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