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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,131.60, 452,808.60 and 231,661.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,131.60, 452,808.60 and 231,661.60 is: 347,194.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,131.60 : 452,808.60 = 231,661.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,131.60/452,808.60 = 231,661.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,131.60x = 452,808.60 × 231,661.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,131.60x = 104,898,364,769.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,898,364,769.76/302,131.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,194.28

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