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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,780.21, 430,224.55 and 230,151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,780.21, 430,224.55 and 230,151.92 is: 317,585.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,780.21 : 430,224.55 = 230,151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,780.21/430,224.55 = 230,151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,780.21x = 430,224.55 × 230,151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,780.21x = 99,017,003,487.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,017,003,487.13/311,780.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,585.92

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