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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,601.35, 416,371.45 and 232,539.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,601.35, 416,371.45 and 232,539.98 is: 321,029.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,601.35 : 416,371.45 = 232,539.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,601.35/416,371.45 = 232,539.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,601.35x = 416,371.45 × 232,539.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,601.35x = 96,823,005,992.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,823,005,992.36/301,601.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,029.75

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