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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,438.70, 410,158.05 and 251,787.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,438.70, 410,158.05 and 251,787.40 is: 377,681.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,438.70 : 410,158.05 = 251,787.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,438.70/410,158.05 = 251,787.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,438.70x = 410,158.05 × 251,787.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,438.70x = 103,272,628,998.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,272,628,998.57/273,438.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,681.10

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