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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,327.38, 451,991.07 and 234,817.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,327.38, 451,991.07 and 234,817.30 is: 352,225.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,327.38 : 451,991.07 = 234,817.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,327.38/451,991.07 = 234,817.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,327.38x = 451,991.07 × 234,817.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,327.38x = 106,135,322,681.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,135,322,681.51/301,327.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,225.95

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