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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,235.41, 451,212.55 and 230,408.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,235.41, 451,212.55 and 230,408.33 is: 317,701.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,235.41 : 451,212.55 = 230,408.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,235.41/451,212.55 = 230,408.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,235.41x = 451,212.55 × 230,408.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,235.41x = 103,963,127,288.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,963,127,288.46/327,235.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,701.34

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