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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,757.80, 375,041.88 and 263,523.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,757.80, 375,041.88 and 263,523.66 is: 361,021.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,757.80 : 375,041.88 = 263,523.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,757.80/375,041.88 = 263,523.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,757.80x = 375,041.88 × 263,523.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,757.80x = 98,832,408,870.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,832,408,870.88/273,757.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,021.34

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