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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,314.80, 406,972.20 and 231,225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,314.80, 406,972.20 and 231,225.20 is: 346,837.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,314.80 : 406,972.20 = 231,225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,314.80/406,972.20 = 231,225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,314.80x = 406,972.20 × 231,225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,314.80x = 94,102,228,339.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,102,228,339.44/271,314.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,837.80

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