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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,609.39, 373,194.24 and 232,356.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,609.39, 373,194.24 and 232,356.96 is: 320,440.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,609.39 : 373,194.24 = 232,356.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,609.39/373,194.24 = 232,356.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,609.39x = 373,194.24 × 232,356.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,609.39x = 86,714,279,095.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,714,279,095.91/270,609.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,440.76

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