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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,117.28, 511,848.72 and 230,076

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,117.28, 511,848.72 and 230,076 is: 345,230.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,117.28 : 511,848.72 = 230,076 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,117.28/511,848.72 = 230,076/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,117.28x = 511,848.72 × 230,076
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,117.28x = 117,764,106,102.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,764,106,102.72/341,117.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,230.55

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