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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,497.72, 373,338.25 and 235,625.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,497.72, 373,338.25 and 235,625.45 is: 324,010.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,497.72 : 373,338.25 = 235,625.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,497.72/373,338.25 = 235,625.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,497.72x = 373,338.25 × 235,625.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,497.72x = 87,967,994,386.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,967,994,386.34/271,497.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,010.07

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