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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,307.60, 408,461.40 and 230,835.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,307.60, 408,461.40 and 230,835.60 is: 346,253.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,307.60 : 408,461.40 = 230,835.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,307.60/408,461.40 = 230,835.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,307.60x = 408,461.40 × 230,835.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,307.60x = 94,287,432,345.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,287,432,345.84/272,307.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,253.40

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