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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,732.68, 376,364.10 and 264,684.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,732.68, 376,364.10 and 264,684.52 is: 365,257.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,732.68 : 376,364.10 = 264,684.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,732.68/376,364.10 = 264,684.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,732.68x = 376,364.10 × 264,684.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,732.68x = 99,617,751,153.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,617,751,153.73/272,732.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,257.85

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