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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,455.60, 410,183.40 and 256,834.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,455.60, 410,183.40 and 256,834.40 is: 385,251.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,455.60 : 410,183.40 = 256,834.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,455.60/410,183.40 = 256,834.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,455.60x = 410,183.40 × 256,834.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,455.60x = 105,349,207,428.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,349,207,428.96/273,455.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,251.60

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