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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,187.48, 458,279.10 and 231,643.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,187.48, 458,279.10 and 231,643.80 is: 319,571.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,187.48 : 458,279.10 = 231,643.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,187.48/458,279.10 = 231,643.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,187.48x = 458,279.10 × 231,643.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,187.48x = 106,157,512,184.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,157,512,184.58/332,187.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,571.08

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