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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,635.40, 427,301.28 and 231,973.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,635.40, 427,301.28 and 231,973.44 is: 320,126.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,635.40 : 427,301.28 = 231,973.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,635.40/427,301.28 = 231,973.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,635.40x = 427,301.28 × 231,973.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,635.40x = 99,122,547,838.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,122,547,838.00/309,635.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,126.66

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