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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,973.64, 373,992.66 and 236,100.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,973.64, 373,992.66 and 236,100.90 is: 324,663.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,973.64 : 373,992.66 = 236,100.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,973.64/373,992.66 = 236,100.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,973.64x = 373,992.66 × 236,100.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,973.64x = 88,300,003,619.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,300,003,619.39/271,973.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,663.83

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