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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,742.47, 377,226.32 and 209,284.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,742.47, 377,226.32 and 209,284.56 is: 288,401.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,742.47 : 377,226.32 = 209,284.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,742.47/377,226.32 = 209,284.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,742.47x = 377,226.32 × 209,284.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,742.47x = 78,947,643,355.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,947,643,355.20/273,742.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,401.15

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