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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,387.61, 452,081.49 and 234,877.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,387.61, 452,081.49 and 234,877.57 is: 352,316.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,387.61 : 452,081.49 = 234,877.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,387.61/452,081.49 = 234,877.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,387.61x = 452,081.49 × 234,877.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,387.61x = 106,183,799,552.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,183,799,552.77/301,387.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,316.41

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