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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,177.20, 465,265.80 and 231,445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,177.20, 465,265.80 and 231,445.20 is: 347,167.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,177.20 : 465,265.80 = 231,445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,177.20/465,265.80 = 231,445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,177.20x = 465,265.80 × 231,445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,177.20x = 107,683,536,134.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,683,536,134.16/310,177.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,167.80

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