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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,250.29, 411,737.88 and 230,114.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,250.29, 411,737.88 and 230,114.17 is: 317,675.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,250.29 : 411,737.88 = 230,114.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,250.29/411,737.88 = 230,114.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,250.29x = 411,737.88 × 230,114.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,250.29x = 94,746,720,513.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,746,720,513.76/298,250.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,675.20

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