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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,376.53, 452,064.77 and 234,866.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,376.53, 452,064.77 and 234,866.42 is: 352,299.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,376.53 : 452,064.77 = 234,866.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,376.53/452,064.77 = 234,866.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,376.53x = 452,064.77 × 234,866.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,376.53x = 106,174,834,138.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,174,834,138.02/301,376.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,299.61

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