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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,593.90, 373,470.21 and 235,721.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,593.90, 373,470.21 and 235,721.43 is: 324,141.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,593.90 : 373,470.21 = 235,721.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,593.90/373,470.21 = 235,721.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,593.90x = 373,470.21 × 235,721.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,593.90x = 88,034,931,963.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,034,931,963.60/271,593.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,141.79

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