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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,231.68, 373,024.96 and 241,888.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,231.68, 373,024.96 and 241,888.32 is: 333,900.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,231.68 : 373,024.96 = 241,888.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,231.68/373,024.96 = 241,888.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,231.68x = 373,024.96 × 241,888.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,231.68x = 90,230,380,892.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,230,380,892.47/270,231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,900.08

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