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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,853.03, 373,810.42 and 262,626.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,853.03, 373,810.42 and 262,626.01 is: 359,799.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,853.03 : 373,810.42 = 262,626.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,853.03/373,810.42 = 262,626.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,853.03x = 373,810.42 × 262,626.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,853.03x = 98,172,339,101.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,172,339,101.02/272,853.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,799.34

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