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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,807.27, 375,109.38 and 263,572.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,807.27, 375,109.38 and 263,572.92 is: 361,088.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,807.27 : 375,109.38 = 263,572.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,807.27/375,109.38 = 263,572.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,807.27x = 375,109.38 × 263,572.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,807.27x = 98,868,674,605.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,868,674,605.99/273,807.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,088.57

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