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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,027.40, 408,041.10 and 231,786.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,027.40, 408,041.10 and 231,786.60 is: 347,679.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,027.40 : 408,041.10 = 231,786.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,027.40/408,041.10 = 231,786.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,027.40x = 408,041.10 × 231,786.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,027.40x = 94,578,459,229.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,578,459,229.26/272,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,679.90

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