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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,865.24, 377,725.80 and 235,688.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,865.24, 377,725.80 and 235,688.32 is: 325,070.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,865.24 : 377,725.80 = 235,688.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,865.24/377,725.80 = 235,688.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,865.24x = 377,725.80 × 235,688.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,865.24x = 89,025,559,222.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,025,559,222.66/273,865.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,070.68

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