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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,864.30, 373,825.89 and 262,637.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,864.30, 373,825.89 and 262,637.27 is: 359,814.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,864.30 : 373,825.89 = 262,637.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,864.30/373,825.89 = 262,637.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,864.30x = 373,825.89 × 262,637.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,864.30x = 98,180,611,204.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,180,611,204.92/272,864.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,814.80

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