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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,733.96, 375,009.27 and 263,499.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,733.96, 375,009.27 and 263,499.87 is: 360,988.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,733.96 : 375,009.27 = 263,499.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,733.96/375,009.27 = 263,499.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,733.96x = 375,009.27 × 263,499.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,733.96x = 98,814,893,893.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,814,893,893.79/273,733.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,988.80

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