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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,875.98, 373,841.45 and 262,648.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,875.98, 373,841.45 and 262,648.90 is: 359,830.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,875.98 : 373,841.45 = 262,648.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,875.98/373,841.45 = 262,648.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,875.98x = 373,841.45 × 262,648.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,875.98x = 98,189,045,616.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,189,045,616.91/272,875.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,830.30

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