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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,552.07, 421,346.34 and 230,359.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,552.07, 421,346.34 and 230,359.46 is: 344,735.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,552.07 : 421,346.34 = 230,359.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,552.07/421,346.34 = 230,359.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,552.07x = 421,346.34 × 230,359.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,552.07x = 97,061,115,355.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,061,115,355.38/281,552.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,735.93

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