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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,044.80, 439,567.20 and 230,059.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,044.80, 439,567.20 and 230,059.20 is: 345,088.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,044.80 : 439,567.20 = 230,059.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,044.80/439,567.20 = 230,059.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,044.80x = 439,567.20 × 230,059.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,044.80x = 101,126,478,378.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,126,478,378.24/293,044.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,088.80

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