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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,330.80, 406,996.20 and 231,241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,330.80, 406,996.20 and 231,241.20 is: 346,861.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,330.80 : 406,996.20 = 231,241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,330.80/406,996.20 = 231,241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,330.80x = 406,996.20 × 231,241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,330.80x = 94,114,289,683.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,114,289,683.44/271,330.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,861.80

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