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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,631.78, 417,681.79 and 230,876.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,631.78, 417,681.79 and 230,876.31 is: 318,647.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,631.78 : 417,681.79 = 230,876.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,631.78/417,681.79 = 230,876.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,631.78x = 417,681.79 × 230,876.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,631.78x = 96,432,829,852.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,432,829,852.20/302,631.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,647.40

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