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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,601.91, 416,372.22 and 232,540.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,601.91, 416,372.22 and 232,540.54 is: 321,030.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,601.91 : 416,372.22 = 232,540.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,601.91/416,372.22 = 232,540.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,601.91x = 416,372.22 × 232,540.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,601.91x = 96,823,420,710.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,823,420,710.90/301,601.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,030.53

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