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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,464.10, 410,196.15 and 256,842.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,464.10, 410,196.15 and 256,842.90 is: 385,264.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,464.10 : 410,196.15 = 256,842.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,464.10/410,196.15 = 256,842.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,464.10x = 410,196.15 × 256,842.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,464.10x = 105,355,968,734.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,355,968,734.84/273,464.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,264.35

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