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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,849.27, 373,805.19 and 262,622.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,849.27, 373,805.19 and 262,622.18 is: 359,794.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,849.27 : 373,805.19 = 262,622.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,849.27/373,805.19 = 262,622.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,849.27x = 373,805.19 × 262,622.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,849.27x = 98,169,534,549.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,169,534,549.67/272,849.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,794.02

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