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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,170.88, 376,117.97 and 232,254.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,170.88, 376,117.97 and 232,254.54 is: 319,781.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,170.88 : 376,117.97 = 232,254.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,170.88/376,117.97 = 232,254.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,170.88x = 376,117.97 × 232,254.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,170.88x = 87,355,106,108.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,355,106,108.08/273,170.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,781.91

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