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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,880.96, 373,848.30 and 262,653.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,880.96, 373,848.30 and 262,653.92 is: 359,837.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,880.96 : 373,848.30 = 262,653.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,880.96/373,848.30 = 262,653.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,880.96x = 373,848.30 × 262,653.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,880.96x = 98,192,721,480.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,192,721,480.34/272,880.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,837.20

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