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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,234.03, 473,172.69 and 230,743.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,234.03, 473,172.69 and 230,743.23 is: 346,350.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,234.03 : 473,172.69 = 230,743.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,234.03/473,172.69 = 230,743.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,234.03x = 473,172.69 × 230,743.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,234.03x = 109,181,394,838.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,181,394,838.39/315,234.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,350.28

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