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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,087.60, 409,631.40 and 231,097.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,087.60, 409,631.40 and 231,097.20 is: 346,645.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,087.60 : 409,631.40 = 231,097.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,087.60/409,631.40 = 231,097.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,087.60x = 409,631.40 × 231,097.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,087.60x = 94,664,669,572.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,664,669,572.08/273,087.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,645.80

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