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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,908.72, 448,912.74 and 230,249.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,908.72, 448,912.74 and 230,249.32 is: 317,149.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,908.72 : 448,912.74 = 230,249.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,908.72/448,912.74 = 230,249.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,908.72x = 448,912.74 × 230,249.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,908.72x = 103,361,853,124.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,361,853,124.34/325,908.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,149.70

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