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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,581.98, 416,794.14 and 230,837.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,581.98, 416,794.14 and 230,837.46 is: 317,969.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,581.98 : 416,794.14 = 230,837.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,581.98/416,794.14 = 230,837.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,581.98x = 416,794.14 × 230,837.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,581.98x = 96,211,700,620.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,211,700,620.48/302,581.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,969.04

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