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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,228.60, 436,842.90 and 231,742.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,228.60, 436,842.90 and 231,742.20 is: 347,613.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,228.60 : 436,842.90 = 231,742.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,228.60/436,842.90 = 231,742.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,228.60x = 436,842.90 × 231,742.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,228.60x = 101,234,934,700.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,234,934,700.38/291,228.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,613.30

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