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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,477.60, 451,827.60 and 231,007.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,477.60, 451,827.60 and 231,007.60 is: 346,213.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,477.60 : 451,827.60 = 231,007.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,477.60/451,827.60 = 231,007.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,477.60x = 451,827.60 × 231,007.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,477.60x = 104,375,609,489.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,375,609,489.76/301,477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,213.48

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