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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,628.16, 451,585.44 and 230,467.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,628.16, 451,585.44 and 230,467.68 is: 345,046.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,628.16 : 451,585.44 = 230,467.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,628.16/451,585.44 = 230,467.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,628.16x = 451,585.44 × 230,467.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,628.16x = 104,075,848,678.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,075,848,678.58/301,628.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,046.86

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