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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,218.10, 436,827.15 and 231,731.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,218.10, 436,827.15 and 231,731.70 is: 347,597.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,218.10 : 436,827.15 = 231,731.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,218.10/436,827.15 = 231,731.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,218.10x = 436,827.15 × 231,731.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,218.10x = 101,226,698,075.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,226,698,075.66/291,218.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,597.55

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