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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,646.44, 368,424.90 and 231,331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,646.44, 368,424.90 and 231,331.20 is: 318,435.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,646.44 : 368,424.90 = 231,331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,646.44/368,424.90 = 231,331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,646.44x = 368,424.90 × 231,331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,646.44x = 85,228,174,226.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,228,174,226.88/267,646.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,435.67

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