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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,730.49, 375,004.53 and 263,496.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,730.49, 375,004.53 and 263,496.39 is: 360,984.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,730.49 : 375,004.53 = 263,496.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,730.49/375,004.53 = 263,496.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,730.49x = 375,004.53 × 263,496.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,730.49x = 98,812,339,888.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,812,339,888.65/273,730.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,984.05

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