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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,999.60, 452,610.60 and 231,529.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,999.60, 452,610.60 and 231,529.60 is: 346,996.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,999.60 : 452,610.60 = 231,529.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,999.60/452,610.60 = 231,529.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,999.60x = 452,610.60 × 231,529.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,999.60x = 104,792,751,173.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,792,751,173.76/301,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,996.32

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