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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,589.52, 405,402.76 and 230,742.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,589.52, 405,402.76 and 230,742.40 is: 345,702.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,589.52 : 405,402.76 = 230,742.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,589.52/405,402.76 = 230,742.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,589.52x = 405,402.76 × 230,742.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,589.52x = 93,543,605,809.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,543,605,809.02/270,589.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,702.99

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