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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,502.94, 452,253.91 and 234,992.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,502.94, 452,253.91 and 234,992.94 is: 352,489.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,502.94 : 452,253.91 = 234,992.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,502.94/452,253.91 = 234,992.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,502.94x = 452,253.91 × 234,992.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,502.94x = 106,276,475,937.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,276,475,937.40/301,502.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,489.02

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