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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,751.18, 377,568.44 and 235,575.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,751.18, 377,568.44 and 235,575.06 is: 324,914.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,751.18 : 377,568.44 = 235,575.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,751.18/377,568.44 = 235,575.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,751.18x = 377,568.44 × 235,575.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,751.18x = 88,945,707,907.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,945,707,907.11/273,751.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,914.43

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