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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,292.58, 376,368.10 and 234,772.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,292.58, 376,368.10 and 234,772.22 is: 323,319.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,292.58 : 376,368.10 = 234,772.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,292.58/376,368.10 = 234,772.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,292.58x = 376,368.10 × 234,772.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,292.58x = 88,360,771,905.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,360,771,905.41/273,292.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,319.33

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