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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,466.92, 371,289.86 and 232,159.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,466.92, 371,289.86 and 232,159.97 is: 318,703.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,466.92 : 371,289.86 = 232,159.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,466.92/371,289.86 = 232,159.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,466.92x = 371,289.86 × 232,159.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,466.92x = 86,198,639,741.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,198,639,741.66/270,466.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,703.08

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