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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,633.10, 409,672.05 and 242,529.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,633.10, 409,672.05 and 242,529.10 is: 363,104.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,633.10 : 409,672.05 = 242,529.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,633.10/409,672.05 = 242,529.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,633.10x = 409,672.05 × 242,529.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,633.10x = 99,357,393,581.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,357,393,581.66/273,633.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,104.44

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