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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,630.80, 407,705.40 and 232,232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,630.80, 407,705.40 and 232,232.40 is: 348,570.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,630.80 : 407,705.40 = 232,232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,630.80/407,705.40 = 232,232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,630.80x = 407,705.40 × 232,232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,630.80x = 94,682,403,534.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,682,403,534.96/271,630.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,570.20

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