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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,498.35, 373,339.11 and 235,626.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,498.35, 373,339.11 and 235,626.08 is: 324,010.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,498.35 : 373,339.11 = 235,626.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,498.35/373,339.11 = 235,626.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,498.35x = 373,339.11 × 235,626.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,498.35x = 87,968,430,999.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,968,430,999.99/271,498.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,010.93

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