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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,498.10, 373,338.77 and 235,625.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,498.10, 373,338.77 and 235,625.83 is: 324,010.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,498.10 : 373,338.77 = 235,625.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,498.10/373,338.77 = 235,625.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,498.10x = 373,338.77 × 235,625.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,498.10x = 87,968,255,440.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,968,255,440.95/271,498.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,010.58

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