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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,693.60, 410,194.80 and 242,589.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,693.60, 410,194.80 and 242,589.60 is: 363,578.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,693.60 : 410,194.80 = 242,589.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,693.60/410,194.80 = 242,589.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,693.60x = 410,194.80 × 242,589.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,693.60x = 99,508,992,454.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,508,992,454.08/273,693.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,578.08

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