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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,966.20, 503,258.10 and 230,903.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,966.20, 503,258.10 and 230,903.80 is: 345,880.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,966.20 : 503,258.10 = 230,903.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,966.20/503,258.10 = 230,903.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,966.20x = 503,258.10 × 230,903.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,966.20x = 116,204,207,670.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,204,207,670.78/335,966.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,880.65

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