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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,498.85, 373,339.80 and 235,626.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,498.85, 373,339.80 and 235,626.59 is: 324,011.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,498.85 : 373,339.80 = 235,626.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,498.85/373,339.80 = 235,626.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,498.85x = 373,339.80 × 235,626.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,498.85x = 87,968,782,118.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,968,782,118.58/271,498.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,011.63

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