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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,375.53, 452,063.27 and 234,865.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,375.53, 452,063.27 and 234,865.42 is: 352,298.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,375.53 : 452,063.27 = 234,865.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,375.53/452,063.27 = 234,865.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,375.53x = 452,063.27 × 234,865.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,375.53x = 106,174,029,232.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,174,029,232.13/301,375.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,298.11

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