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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,221.92, 374,153.28 and 235,361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,221.92, 374,153.28 and 235,361.60 is: 324,683.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,221.92 : 374,153.28 = 235,361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,221.92/374,153.28 = 235,361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,221.92x = 374,153.28 × 235,361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,221.92x = 88,061,314,626.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,061,314,626.05/271,221.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,683.62

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