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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,094.87, 408,732.80 and 230,059.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,094.87, 408,732.80 and 230,059.36 is: 345,588.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,094.87 : 408,732.80 = 230,059.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,094.87/408,732.80 = 230,059.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,094.87x = 408,732.80 × 230,059.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,094.87x = 94,032,806,379.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,032,806,379.01/272,094.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,588.31

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