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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,996.36, 445,407.06 and 230,511.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,996.36, 445,407.06 and 230,511.56 is: 345,699.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,996.36 : 445,407.06 = 230,511.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,996.36/445,407.06 = 230,511.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,996.36x = 445,407.06 × 230,511.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,996.36x = 102,671,476,235.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,671,476,235.61/296,996.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,699.44

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