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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,666.32, 428,863.92 and 234,216.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,666.32, 428,863.92 and 234,216.36 is: 323,327.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,666.32 : 428,863.92 = 234,216.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,666.32/428,863.92 = 234,216.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,666.32x = 428,863.92 × 234,216.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,666.32x = 100,446,946,277.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,446,946,277.73/310,666.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,327.44

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