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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,622.69, 373,212.63 and 232,370.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,622.69, 373,212.63 and 232,370.24 is: 320,459.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,622.69 : 373,212.63 = 232,370.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,622.69/373,212.63 = 232,370.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,622.69x = 373,212.63 × 232,370.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,622.69x = 86,723,506,538.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,723,506,538.07/270,622.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,459.11

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