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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,511.61, 373,357.38 and 235,639.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,511.61, 373,357.38 and 235,639.34 is: 324,029.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,511.61 : 373,357.38 = 235,639.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,511.61/373,357.38 = 235,639.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,511.61x = 373,357.38 × 235,639.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,511.61x = 87,977,686,607.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,977,686,607.33/271,511.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,029.19

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