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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,856.39, 369,318.53 and 231,492.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,856.39, 369,318.53 and 231,492.05 is: 319,179.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,856.39 : 369,318.53 = 231,492.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,856.39/369,318.53 = 231,492.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,856.39x = 369,318.53 × 231,492.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,856.39x = 85,494,300,608.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,494,300,608.63/267,856.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,179.63

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