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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,258.23, 444,307.50 and 230,488.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,258.23, 444,307.50 and 230,488.02 is: 317,781.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,258.23 : 444,307.50 = 230,488.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,258.23/444,307.50 = 230,488.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,258.23x = 444,307.50 × 230,488.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,258.23x = 102,407,555,946.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,407,555,946.15/322,258.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,781.04

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