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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,047.36, 375,947.83 and 232,130.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,047.36, 375,947.83 and 232,130.96 is: 319,611.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,047.36 : 375,947.83 = 232,130.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,047.36/375,947.83 = 232,130.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,047.36x = 375,947.83 × 232,130.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,047.36x = 87,269,132,622.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,269,132,622.75/273,047.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,611.71

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