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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,098.60, 376,802.01 and 235,717.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,098.60, 376,802.01 and 235,717.56 is: 324,039.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,098.60 : 376,802.01 = 235,717.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,098.60/376,802.01 = 235,717.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,098.60x = 376,802.01 × 235,717.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,098.60x = 88,818,850,400.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,818,850,400.30/274,098.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,039.78

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