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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,761.68, 405,769.92 and 230,572.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,761.68, 405,769.92 and 230,572.72 is: 345,541.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,761.68 : 405,769.92 = 230,572.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,761.68/405,769.92 = 230,572.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,761.68x = 405,769.92 × 230,572.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,761.68x = 93,559,474,148.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,559,474,148.58/270,761.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,541.78

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