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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,733.83, 375,009.08 and 263,499.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,733.83, 375,009.08 and 263,499.73 is: 360,988.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,733.83 : 375,009.08 = 263,499.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,733.83/375,009.08 = 263,499.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,733.83x = 375,009.08 × 263,499.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,733.83x = 98,814,792,293.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,814,792,293.59/273,733.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,988.60

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