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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,742.68, 376,377.90 and 264,694.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,742.68, 376,377.90 and 264,694.52 is: 365,271.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,742.68 : 376,377.90 = 264,694.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,742.68/376,377.90 = 264,694.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,742.68x = 376,377.90 × 264,694.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,742.68x = 99,625,167,579.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,625,167,579.11/272,742.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,271.65

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