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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,594.94, 401,199.93 and 230,408.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,594.94, 401,199.93 and 230,408.70 is: 318,105.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,594.94 : 401,199.93 = 230,408.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,594.94/401,199.93 = 230,408.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,594.94x = 401,199.93 × 230,408.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,594.94x = 92,439,954,311.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,439,954,311.39/290,594.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,105.86

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