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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,049.27, 506,326.44 and 231,179.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,049.27, 506,326.44 and 231,179.97 is: 346,258.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,049.27 : 506,326.44 = 231,179.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,049.27/506,326.44 = 231,179.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,049.27x = 506,326.44 × 231,179.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,049.27x = 117,052,531,209.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,052,531,209.41/338,049.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,258.79

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