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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,186.48, 458,277.72 and 231,642.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,186.48, 458,277.72 and 231,642.80 is: 319,569.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,186.48 : 458,277.72 = 231,642.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,186.48/458,277.72 = 231,642.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,186.48x = 458,277.72 × 231,642.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,186.48x = 106,156,734,238.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,156,734,238.42/332,186.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,569.70

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