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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,233.76, 451,312.20 and 230,758.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,233.76, 451,312.20 and 230,758.80 is: 318,256.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,233.76 : 451,312.20 = 230,758.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,233.76/451,312.20 = 230,758.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,233.76x = 451,312.20 × 230,758.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,233.76x = 104,144,261,697.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,144,261,697.36/327,233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,256.47

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