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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,962.35, 373,074.93 and 230,045.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,962.35, 373,074.93 and 230,045.55 is: 316,738.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,962.35 : 373,074.93 = 230,045.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,962.35/373,074.93 = 230,045.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,962.35x = 373,074.93 × 230,045.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,962.35x = 85,824,227,463.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,824,227,463.06/270,962.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,738.57

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