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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,171.29, 372,872.02 and 261,299.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,171.29, 372,872.02 and 261,299.25 is: 360,627.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,171.29 : 372,872.02 = 261,299.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,171.29/372,872.02 = 261,299.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,171.29x = 372,872.02 × 261,299.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,171.29x = 97,431,177,307.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,431,177,307.62/270,171.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,627.43

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