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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,748.68, 376,386.18 and 264,700.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,748.68, 376,386.18 and 264,700.52 is: 365,279.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,748.68 : 376,386.18 = 264,700.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,748.68/376,386.18 = 264,700.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,748.68x = 376,386.18 × 264,700.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,748.68x = 99,629,617,566.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,629,617,566.81/272,748.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,279.93

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