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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,591.40, 373,466.75 and 235,718.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,591.40, 373,466.75 and 235,718.94 is: 324,138.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,591.40 : 373,466.75 = 235,718.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,591.40/373,466.75 = 235,718.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,591.40x = 373,466.75 × 235,718.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,591.40x = 88,033,186,435.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,033,186,435.25/271,591.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,138.34

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