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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,351.79, 465,758.59 and 230,575.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,351.79, 465,758.59 and 230,575.50 is: 346,034.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,351.79 : 465,758.59 = 230,575.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,351.79/465,758.59 = 230,575.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,351.79x = 465,758.59 × 230,575.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,351.79x = 107,392,519,768.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,392,519,768.55/310,351.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,034.80

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