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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,974.64, 373,994.04 and 236,101.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,974.64, 373,994.04 and 236,101.90 is: 324,665.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,974.64 : 373,994.04 = 236,101.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,974.64/373,994.04 = 236,101.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,974.64x = 373,994.04 × 236,101.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,974.64x = 88,300,703,432.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,300,703,432.68/271,974.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,665.21

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