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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,691.80, 410,537.70 and 242,587.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,691.80, 410,537.70 and 242,587.80 is: 363,881.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,691.80 : 410,537.70 = 242,587.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,691.80/410,537.70 = 242,587.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,691.80x = 410,537.70 × 242,587.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,691.80x = 99,591,437,460.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,591,437,460.06/273,691.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,881.70

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