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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,738.68, 376,372.38 and 264,690.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,738.68, 376,372.38 and 264,690.52 is: 365,266.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,738.68 : 376,372.38 = 264,690.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,738.68/376,372.38 = 264,690.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,738.68x = 376,372.38 × 264,690.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,738.68x = 99,622,200,975.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,622,200,975.84/272,738.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,266.13

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