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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,147.41, 456,993.21 and 234,524.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,147.41, 456,993.21 and 234,524.13 is: 323,650.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,147.41 : 456,993.21 = 234,524.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,147.41/456,993.21 = 234,524.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,147.41x = 456,993.21 × 234,524.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,147.41x = 107,175,934,991.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,175,934,991.16/331,147.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,650.23

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