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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,741.60, 410,266.80 and 242,637.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,741.60, 410,266.80 and 242,637.60 is: 363,650.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,741.60 : 410,266.80 = 242,637.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,741.60/410,266.80 = 242,637.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,741.60x = 410,266.80 × 242,637.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,741.60x = 99,546,151,711.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,546,151,711.68/273,741.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,650.07

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