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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,512.88, 435,868.38 and 272,997.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,512.88, 435,868.38 and 272,997.60 is: 377,135.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,512.88 : 435,868.38 = 272,997.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,512.88/435,868.38 = 272,997.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,512.88x = 435,868.38 × 272,997.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,512.88x = 118,991,021,655.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,991,021,655.89/315,512.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,135.23

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