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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,601.67, 373,183.55 and 232,349.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,601.67, 373,183.55 and 232,349.22 is: 320,430.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,601.67 : 373,183.55 = 232,349.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,601.67/373,183.55 = 232,349.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,601.67x = 373,183.55 × 232,349.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,601.67x = 86,708,906,759.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,708,906,759.33/270,601.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,430.05

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