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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,713.65, 377,534.73 and 251,127.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,713.65, 377,534.73 and 251,127.42 is: 346,381.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,713.65 : 377,534.73 = 251,127.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,713.65/377,534.73 = 251,127.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,713.65x = 377,534.73 × 251,127.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,713.65x = 94,809,322,705.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,809,322,705.30/273,713.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,381.42

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