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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,850.53, 373,806.99 and 262,623.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,850.53, 373,806.99 and 262,623.51 is: 359,795.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,850.53 : 373,806.99 = 262,623.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,850.53/373,806.99 = 262,623.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,850.53x = 373,806.99 × 262,623.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,850.53x = 98,170,503,776.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,170,503,776.33/272,850.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,795.91

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