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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,631.10, 409,669.05 and 242,527.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,631.10, 409,669.05 and 242,527.10 is: 363,101.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,631.10 : 409,669.05 = 242,527.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,631.10/409,669.05 = 242,527.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,631.10x = 409,669.05 × 242,527.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,631.10x = 99,355,846,656.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,355,846,656.26/273,631.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,101.44

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