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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,961.35, 373,073.56 and 230,044.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,961.35, 373,073.56 and 230,044.55 is: 316,737.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,961.35 : 373,073.56 = 230,044.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,961.35/373,073.56 = 230,044.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,961.35x = 373,073.56 × 230,044.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,961.35x = 85,823,536,786.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,823,536,786.62/270,961.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,737.19

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