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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,707.84, 408,577.74 and 232,862.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,707.84, 408,577.74 and 232,862.32 is: 348,880.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,707.84 : 408,577.74 = 232,862.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,707.84/408,577.74 = 232,862.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,707.84x = 408,577.74 × 232,862.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,707.84x = 95,142,360,436.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,142,360,436.76/272,707.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,880.18

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