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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,627.60, 409,663.80 and 242,523.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,627.60, 409,663.80 and 242,523.60 is: 363,096.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,627.60 : 409,663.80 = 242,523.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,627.60/409,663.80 = 242,523.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,627.60x = 409,663.80 × 242,523.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,627.60x = 99,353,139,565.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,353,139,565.68/273,627.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,096.19

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