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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,004.40, 408,006.60 and 231,763.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,004.40, 408,006.60 and 231,763.60 is: 347,645.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,004.40 : 408,006.60 = 231,763.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,004.40/408,006.60 = 231,763.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,004.40x = 408,006.60 × 231,763.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,004.40x = 94,561,078,439.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,561,078,439.76/272,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,645.40

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