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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,129.84, 456,968.95 and 234,506.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,129.84, 456,968.95 and 234,506.56 is: 323,625.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,129.84 : 456,968.95 = 234,506.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,129.84/456,968.95 = 234,506.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,129.84x = 456,968.95 × 234,506.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,129.84x = 107,162,216,491.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,162,216,491.31/331,129.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,625.97

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