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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,136.36, 375,417.48 and 234,345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,136.36, 375,417.48 and 234,345 is: 323,283.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,136.36 : 375,417.48 = 234,345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,136.36/375,417.48 = 234,345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,136.36x = 375,417.48 × 234,345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,136.36x = 87,977,209,350.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,977,209,350.60/272,136.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,283.55

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