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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,251.40, 425,858.70 and 231,374.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,251.40, 425,858.70 and 231,374.60 is: 346,639.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,251.40 : 425,858.70 = 231,374.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,251.40/425,858.70 = 231,374.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,251.40x = 425,858.70 × 231,374.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,251.40x = 98,532,886,369.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,532,886,369.02/284,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,639.93

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