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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,743.68, 376,379.28 and 264,695.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,743.68, 376,379.28 and 264,695.52 is: 365,273.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,743.68 : 376,379.28 = 264,695.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,743.68/376,379.28 = 264,695.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,743.68x = 376,379.28 × 264,695.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,743.68x = 99,625,909,236.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,625,909,236.83/272,743.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,273.03

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