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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,622.95, 373,212.97 and 232,370.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,622.95, 373,212.97 and 232,370.49 is: 320,459.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,622.95 : 373,212.97 = 232,370.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,622.95/373,212.97 = 232,370.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,622.95x = 373,212.97 × 232,370.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,622.95x = 86,723,680,713.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,723,680,713.26/270,622.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,459.45

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