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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,069.90, 451,086.37 and 230,595.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,069.90, 451,086.37 and 230,595.26 is: 318,031.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,069.90 : 451,086.37 = 230,595.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,069.90/451,086.37 = 230,595.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,069.90x = 451,086.37 × 230,595.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,069.90x = 104,018,375,940.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,018,375,940.69/327,069.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,031.03

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