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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,865.56, 410,896.75 and 240,994.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,865.56, 410,896.75 and 240,994.95 is: 361,579.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,865.56 : 410,896.75 = 240,994.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,865.56/410,896.75 = 240,994.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,865.56x = 410,896.75 × 240,994.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,865.56x = 99,024,040,029.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,024,040,029.93/273,865.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,579.02

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