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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,222.92, 374,154.66 and 235,362.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,222.92, 374,154.66 and 235,362.60 is: 324,685.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,222.92 : 374,154.66 = 235,362.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,222.92/374,154.66 = 235,362.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,222.92x = 374,154.66 × 235,362.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,222.92x = 88,062,013,579.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,062,013,579.72/271,222.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,685.00

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