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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,552.77, 372,474.86 and 230,783.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,552.77, 372,474.86 and 230,783.41 is: 318,902.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,552.77 : 372,474.86 = 230,783.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,552.77/372,474.86 = 230,783.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,552.77x = 372,474.86 × 230,783.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,552.77x = 85,961,018,330.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,961,018,330.07/269,552.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,902.37

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