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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,005.80, 513,008.70 and 230,031.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,005.80, 513,008.70 and 230,031.40 is: 345,047.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,005.80 : 513,008.70 = 230,031.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,005.80/513,008.70 = 230,031.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,005.80x = 513,008.70 × 230,031.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,005.80x = 118,008,109,473.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,008,109,473.18/342,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,047.10

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