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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,909.24, 375,335.80 and 233,514.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,909.24, 375,335.80 and 233,514.61 is: 322,336.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,909.24 : 375,335.80 = 233,514.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,909.24/375,335.80 = 233,514.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,909.24x = 375,335.80 × 233,514.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,909.24x = 87,646,392,956.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,646,392,956.04/271,909.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,336.94

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