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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,962.95, 471,966.27 and 231,531.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,962.95, 471,966.27 and 231,531.50 is: 319,552.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,962.95 : 471,966.27 = 231,531.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,962.95/471,966.27 = 231,531.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,962.95x = 471,966.27 × 231,531.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,962.95x = 109,275,057,401.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,275,057,401.73/341,962.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,552.33

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