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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,438.95, 458,102.08 and 273,901.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,438.95, 458,102.08 and 273,901.31 is: 408,129.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,438.95 : 458,102.08 = 273,901.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,438.95/458,102.08 = 273,901.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,438.95x = 458,102.08 × 273,901.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,438.95x = 125,474,759,825.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,474,759,825.73/307,438.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,129.03

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