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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,886.10, 452,440.35 and 231,416.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,886.10, 452,440.35 and 231,416.10 is: 346,826.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,886.10 : 452,440.35 = 231,416.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,886.10/452,440.35 = 231,416.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,886.10x = 452,440.35 × 231,416.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,886.10x = 104,701,981,279.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,701,981,279.64/301,886.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,826.11

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