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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,516.77, 368,850.32 and 231,152.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,516.77, 368,850.32 and 231,152.49 is: 318,711.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,516.77 : 368,850.32 = 231,152.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,516.77/368,850.32 = 231,152.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,516.77x = 368,850.32 × 231,152.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,516.77x = 85,260,668,749.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,260,668,749.53/267,516.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,711.50

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