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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,549.27, 452,005.50 and 230,316.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,549.27, 452,005.50 and 230,316.78 is: 345,231.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,549.27 : 452,005.50 = 230,316.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,549.27/452,005.50 = 230,316.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,549.27x = 452,005.50 × 230,316.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,549.27x = 104,104,451,302.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,104,451,302.29/301,549.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,231.98

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