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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,685.04, 376,112.94 and 236,320.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,685.04, 376,112.94 and 236,320.69 is: 325,955.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,685.04 : 376,112.94 = 236,320.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,685.04/376,112.94 = 236,320.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,685.04x = 376,112.94 × 236,320.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,685.04x = 88,883,269,498.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,883,269,498.73/272,685.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,955.80

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