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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,222.30, 406,537.89 and 231,659.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,222.30, 406,537.89 and 231,659.38 is: 347,236.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,222.30 : 406,537.89 = 231,659.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,222.30/406,537.89 = 231,659.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,222.30x = 406,537.89 × 231,659.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,222.30x = 94,178,315,543.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,178,315,543.91/271,222.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,236.62

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