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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,310.28, 413,200.56 and 231,174.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,310.28, 413,200.56 and 231,174.30 is: 319,138.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,310.28 : 413,200.56 = 231,174.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,310.28/413,200.56 = 231,174.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,310.28x = 413,200.56 × 231,174.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,310.28x = 95,521,350,217.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,521,350,217.61/299,310.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,138.22

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