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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,747.49, 375,027.75 and 263,513.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,747.49, 375,027.75 and 263,513.36 is: 361,007.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,747.49 : 375,027.75 = 263,513.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,747.49/375,027.75 = 263,513.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,747.49x = 375,027.75 × 263,513.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,747.49x = 98,824,823,433.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,824,823,433.31/273,747.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,007.23

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