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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,893.70, 514,340.55 and 230,919.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,893.70, 514,340.55 and 230,919.30 is: 346,378.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,893.70 : 514,340.55 = 230,919.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,893.70/514,340.55 = 230,919.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,893.70x = 514,340.55 × 230,919.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,893.70x = 118,771,159,767.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,771,159,767.62/342,893.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,378.95

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