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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,655.47, 377,436.73 and 235,478.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,655.47, 377,436.73 and 235,478.99 is: 324,782.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,655.47 : 377,436.73 = 235,478.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,655.47/377,436.73 = 235,478.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,655.47x = 377,436.73 × 235,478.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,655.47x = 88,878,420,324.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,878,420,324.20/273,655.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,782.18

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