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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,758.80, 375,043.25 and 263,524.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,758.80, 375,043.25 and 263,524.66 is: 361,022.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,758.80 : 375,043.25 = 263,524.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,758.80/375,043.25 = 263,524.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,758.80x = 375,043.25 × 263,524.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,758.80x = 98,833,144,941.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,833,144,941.55/273,758.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,022.71

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