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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,399.60, 451,710.60 and 230,929.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,399.60, 451,710.60 and 230,929.60 is: 346,096.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,399.60 : 451,710.60 = 230,929.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,399.60/451,710.60 = 230,929.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,399.60x = 451,710.60 × 230,929.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,399.60x = 104,313,348,173.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,313,348,173.76/301,399.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,096.51

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