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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,255.98, 439,849.41 and 230,944.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,255.98, 439,849.41 and 230,944.30 is: 346,389.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,255.98 : 439,849.41 = 230,944.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,255.98/439,849.41 = 230,944.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,255.98x = 439,849.41 × 230,944.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,255.98x = 101,580,714,097.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,580,714,097.86/293,255.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,389.23

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