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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343,265.10, 514,897.65 and 230,999.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343,265.10, 514,897.65 and 230,999.10 is: 346,498.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343,265.10 : 514,897.65 = 230,999.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343,265.10/514,897.65 = 230,999.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343,265.10x = 514,897.65 × 230,999.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343,265.10x = 118,940,893,742.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,940,893,742.12/343,265.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,498.65

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