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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,647.89, 407,898.33 and 230,073.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,647.89, 407,898.33 and 230,073.02 is: 345,470.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,647.89 : 407,898.33 = 230,073.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,647.89/407,898.33 = 230,073.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,647.89x = 407,898.33 × 230,073.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,647.89x = 93,846,400,636.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,846,400,636.06/271,647.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,470.75

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