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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,965.58, 471,969.90 and 231,534.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,965.58, 471,969.90 and 231,534.14 is: 319,555.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,965.58 : 471,969.90 = 231,534.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,965.58/471,969.90 = 231,534.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,965.58x = 471,969.90 × 231,534.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,965.58x = 109,277,142,542.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,277,142,542.54/341,965.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,555.97

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