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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,344.68, 452,017.04 and 234,834.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,344.68, 452,017.04 and 234,834.59 is: 352,251.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,344.68 : 452,017.04 = 234,834.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,344.68/452,017.04 = 234,834.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,344.68x = 452,017.04 × 234,834.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,344.68x = 106,149,232,827.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,149,232,827.16/301,344.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,251.90

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