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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,734.68, 376,366.86 and 264,686.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,734.68, 376,366.86 and 264,686.52 is: 365,260.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,734.68 : 376,366.86 = 264,686.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,734.68/376,366.86 = 264,686.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,734.68x = 376,366.86 × 264,686.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,734.68x = 99,619,234,416.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,619,234,416.73/272,734.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,260.61

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