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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,881.96, 373,849.67 and 262,654.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,881.96, 373,849.67 and 262,654.92 is: 359,838.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,881.96 : 373,849.67 = 262,654.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,881.96/373,849.67 = 262,654.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,881.96x = 373,849.67 × 262,654.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,881.96x = 98,193,455,165.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,193,455,165.88/272,881.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,838.57

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