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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,359.20, 439,261.20 and 231,151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,359.20, 439,261.20 and 231,151.20 is: 346,114.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,359.20 : 439,261.20 = 231,151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,359.20/439,261.20 = 231,151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,359.20x = 439,261.20 × 231,151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,359.20x = 101,535,753,493.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,535,753,493.44/293,359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,114.09

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