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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,058.98, 375,963.87 and 232,142.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,058.98, 375,963.87 and 232,142.64 is: 319,627.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,058.98 : 375,963.87 = 232,142.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,058.98/375,963.87 = 232,142.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,058.98x = 375,963.87 × 232,142.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,058.98x = 87,277,245,326.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,277,245,326.42/273,058.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,627.82

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