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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,961.22, 373,073.39 and 230,044.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,961.22, 373,073.39 and 230,044.42 is: 316,737.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,961.22 : 373,073.39 = 230,044.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,961.22/373,073.39 = 230,044.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,961.22x = 373,073.39 × 230,044.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,961.22x = 85,823,450,757.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,823,450,757.32/270,961.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,737.02

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