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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,241.60, 436,862.40 and 231,755.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,241.60, 436,862.40 and 231,755.20 is: 347,632.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,241.60 : 436,862.40 = 231,755.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,241.60/436,862.40 = 231,755.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,241.60x = 436,862.40 × 231,755.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,241.60x = 101,245,132,884.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,245,132,884.48/291,241.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,632.80

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