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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,361.78, 452,042.60 and 234,851.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,361.78, 452,042.60 and 234,851.64 is: 352,277.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,361.78 : 452,042.60 = 234,851.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,361.78/452,042.60 = 234,851.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,361.78x = 452,042.60 × 234,851.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,361.78x = 106,162,944,785.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,162,944,785.61/301,361.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,277.41

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