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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,736.26, 375,012.42 and 263,502.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,736.26, 375,012.42 and 263,502.18 is: 360,991.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,736.26 : 375,012.42 = 263,502.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,736.26/375,012.42 = 263,502.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,736.26x = 375,012.42 × 263,502.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,736.26x = 98,816,590,197.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,816,590,197.08/273,736.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,991.96

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