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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,746.68, 376,383.42 and 264,698.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,746.68, 376,383.42 and 264,698.52 is: 365,277.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,746.68 : 376,383.42 = 264,698.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,746.68/376,383.42 = 264,698.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,746.68x = 376,383.42 × 264,698.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,746.68x = 99,628,134,226.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,628,134,226.54/272,746.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,277.17

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