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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,599.67, 373,180.79 and 232,347.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,599.67, 373,180.79 and 232,347.22 is: 320,427.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,599.67 : 373,180.79 = 232,347.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,599.67/373,180.79 = 232,347.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,599.67x = 373,180.79 × 232,347.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,599.67x = 86,707,518,761.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,707,518,761.82/270,599.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,427.29

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