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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,684.04, 376,111.56 and 236,319.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,684.04, 376,111.56 and 236,319.69 is: 325,954.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,684.04 : 376,111.56 = 236,319.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,684.04/376,111.56 = 236,319.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,684.04x = 376,111.56 × 236,319.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,684.04x = 88,882,569,561.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,882,569,561.23/272,684.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,954.43

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