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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,888.01, 430,373.16 and 230,259.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,888.01, 430,373.16 and 230,259.70 is: 317,734.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,888.01 : 430,373.16 = 230,259.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,888.01/430,373.16 = 230,259.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,888.01x = 430,373.16 × 230,259.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,888.01x = 99,097,594,709.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,097,594,709.65/311,888.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,734.54

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