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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,551.07, 421,344.84 and 230,358.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,551.07, 421,344.84 and 230,358.46 is: 344,734.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,551.07 : 421,344.84 = 230,358.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,551.07/421,344.84 = 230,358.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,551.07x = 421,344.84 × 230,358.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,551.07x = 97,060,346,364.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,060,346,364.62/281,551.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,734.43

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