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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,725.92, 377,533.62 and 235,549.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,725.92, 377,533.62 and 235,549.78 is: 324,879.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,725.92 : 377,533.62 = 235,549.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,725.92/377,533.62 = 235,549.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,725.92x = 377,533.62 × 235,549.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,725.92x = 88,927,961,133.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,927,961,133.60/273,725.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,879.58

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