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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,872.10, 452,419.35 and 231,402.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,872.10, 452,419.35 and 231,402.10 is: 346,805.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,872.10 : 452,419.35 = 231,402.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,872.10/452,419.35 = 231,402.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,872.10x = 452,419.35 × 231,402.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,872.10x = 104,690,787,670.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,690,787,670.64/301,872.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,805.11

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