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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,023.90, 408,035.85 and 231,783.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,023.90, 408,035.85 and 231,783.10 is: 347,674.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,023.90 : 408,035.85 = 231,783.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,023.90/408,035.85 = 231,783.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,023.90x = 408,035.85 × 231,783.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,023.90x = 94,575,814,224.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,575,814,224.14/272,023.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,674.65

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