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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,742.99, 375,021.60 and 263,508.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,742.99, 375,021.60 and 263,508.90 is: 361,001.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,742.99 : 375,021.60 = 263,508.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,742.99/375,021.60 = 263,508.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,742.99x = 375,021.60 × 263,508.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,742.99x = 98,821,526,897.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,821,526,897.75/273,742.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,001.12

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