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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,005.60, 513,008.40 and 230,031.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,005.60, 513,008.40 and 230,031.20 is: 345,046.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,005.60 : 513,008.40 = 230,031.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,005.60/513,008.40 = 230,031.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,005.60x = 513,008.40 × 230,031.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,005.60x = 118,007,937,862.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,007,937,862.08/342,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,046.80

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