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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,746.17, 377,561.55 and 235,570.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,746.17, 377,561.55 and 235,570.06 is: 324,907.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,746.17 : 377,561.55 = 235,570.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,746.17/377,561.55 = 235,570.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,746.17x = 377,561.55 × 235,570.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,746.17x = 88,942,196,987.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,942,196,987.19/273,746.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,907.55

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