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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,002.60, 452,615.10 and 231,532.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,002.60, 452,615.10 and 231,532.60 is: 347,000.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,002.60 : 452,615.10 = 231,532.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,002.60/452,615.10 = 231,532.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,002.60x = 452,615.10 × 231,532.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,002.60x = 104,795,150,902.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,795,150,902.26/302,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,000.82

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