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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,960.52, 316,410.62 and 222,325.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,960.52, 316,410.62 and 222,325.49 is: 304,580.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,960.52 : 316,410.62 = 222,325.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,960.52/316,410.62 = 222,325.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,960.52x = 316,410.62 × 222,325.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,960.52x = 70,346,146,293.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,346,146,293.00/230,960.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,580.82

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