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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,238.95, 459,943.38 and 230,017.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,238.95, 459,943.38 and 230,017.95 is: 317,475.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,238.95 : 459,943.38 = 230,017.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,238.95/459,943.38 = 230,017.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,238.95x = 459,943.38 × 230,017.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,238.95x = 105,795,233,383.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,795,233,383.67/333,238.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,475.59

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