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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,732.96, 375,007.90 and 263,498.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,732.96, 375,007.90 and 263,498.87 is: 360,987.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,732.96 : 375,007.90 = 263,498.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,732.96/375,007.90 = 263,498.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,732.96x = 375,007.90 × 263,498.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,732.96x = 98,814,156,839.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,814,156,839.47/273,732.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,987.42

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