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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,239.95, 459,944.76 and 230,018.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,239.95, 459,944.76 and 230,018.95 is: 317,476.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,239.95 : 459,944.76 = 230,018.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,239.95/459,944.76 = 230,018.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,239.95x = 459,944.76 × 230,018.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,239.95x = 105,796,010,753.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,796,010,753.20/333,239.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,476.97

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