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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,385.06, 452,077.50 and 234,874.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,385.06, 452,077.50 and 234,874.94 is: 352,312.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,385.06 : 452,077.50 = 234,874.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,385.06/452,077.50 = 234,874.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,385.06x = 452,077.50 × 234,874.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,385.06x = 106,181,675,687.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,181,675,687.85/301,385.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,312.34

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