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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,650.60, 409,698.30 and 242,546.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,650.60, 409,698.30 and 242,546.60 is: 363,130.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,650.60 : 409,698.30 = 242,546.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,650.60/409,698.30 = 242,546.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,650.60x = 409,698.30 × 242,546.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,650.60x = 99,370,929,690.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,370,929,690.78/273,650.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,130.68

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