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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,718.96, 404,140.88 and 235,299.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,718.96, 404,140.88 and 235,299.28 is: 351,264.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,718.96 : 404,140.88 = 235,299.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,718.96/404,140.88 = 235,299.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,718.96x = 404,140.88 × 235,299.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,718.96x = 95,094,058,082.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,094,058,082.57/270,718.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,264.86

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