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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,696.35, 452,155.73 and 231,226.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,696.35, 452,155.73 and 231,226.35 is: 346,541.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,696.35 : 452,155.73 = 231,226.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,696.35/452,155.73 = 231,226.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,696.35x = 452,155.73 × 231,226.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,696.35x = 104,550,317,923.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,550,317,923.35/301,696.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,541.54

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