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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,919.32, 375,349.74 and 233,524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,919.32, 375,349.74 and 233,524.72 is: 322,350.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,919.32 : 375,349.74 = 233,524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,919.32/375,349.74 = 233,524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,919.32x = 375,349.74 × 233,524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,919.32x = 87,653,442,935.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,653,442,935.57/271,919.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,350.92

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