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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,440.20, 410,160.30 and 251,788.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,440.20, 410,160.30 and 251,788.90 is: 377,683.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,440.20 : 410,160.30 = 251,788.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,440.20/410,160.30 = 251,788.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,440.20x = 410,160.30 × 251,788.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,440.20x = 103,273,810,760.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,273,810,760.67/273,440.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,683.35

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