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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,225.92, 374,158.80 and 235,365.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,225.92, 374,158.80 and 235,365.60 is: 324,689.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,225.92 : 374,158.80 = 235,365.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,225.92/374,158.80 = 235,365.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,225.92x = 374,158.80 × 235,365.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,225.92x = 88,064,110,457.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,064,110,457.28/271,225.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,689.14

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