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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,852.03, 373,809.05 and 262,625.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,852.03, 373,809.05 and 262,625.01 is: 359,797.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,852.03 : 373,809.05 = 262,625.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,852.03/373,809.05 = 262,625.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,852.03x = 373,809.05 × 262,625.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,852.03x = 98,171,604,181.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,171,604,181.22/272,852.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,797.97

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