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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,680.29, 377,856.51 and 244,950.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,680.29, 377,856.51 and 244,950.13 is: 338,190.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,680.29 : 377,856.51 = 244,950.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,680.29/377,856.51 = 244,950.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,680.29x = 377,856.51 × 244,950.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,680.29x = 92,556,001,481.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,556,001,481.87/273,680.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,190.23

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