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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,719.46, 404,141.63 and 235,299.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,719.46, 404,141.63 and 235,299.78 is: 351,265.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,719.46 : 404,141.63 = 235,299.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,719.46/404,141.63 = 235,299.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,719.46x = 404,141.63 × 235,299.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,719.46x = 95,094,435,451.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,094,435,451.34/270,719.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,265.61

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