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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,185.42, 436,850.58 and 231,439.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,185.42, 436,850.58 and 231,439.32 is: 347,216.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,185.42 : 436,850.58 = 231,439.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,185.42/436,850.58 = 231,439.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,185.42x = 436,850.58 × 231,439.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,185.42x = 101,104,399,839.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,104,399,839.68/291,185.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,216.56

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