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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,416.60, 451,736.10 and 230,946.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,416.60, 451,736.10 and 230,946.60 is: 346,122.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,416.60 : 451,736.10 = 230,946.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,416.60/451,736.10 = 230,946.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,416.60x = 451,736.10 × 230,946.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,416.60x = 104,326,916,392.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,326,916,392.26/301,416.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,122.00

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