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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343,271.10, 514,906.65 and 231,005.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343,271.10, 514,906.65 and 231,005.10 is: 346,507.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343,271.10 : 514,906.65 = 231,005.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343,271.10/514,906.65 = 231,005.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343,271.10x = 514,906.65 × 231,005.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343,271.10x = 118,946,062,173.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,946,062,173.92/343,271.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,507.65

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