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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,079.74, 414,260.55 and 231,942.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,079.74, 414,260.55 and 231,942.84 is: 320,197.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,079.74 : 414,260.55 = 231,942.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,079.74/414,260.55 = 231,942.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,079.74x = 414,260.55 × 231,942.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,079.74x = 96,084,768,466.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,084,768,466.96/300,079.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,197.45

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