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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343,271.20, 514,906.80 and 231,296.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343,271.20, 514,906.80 and 231,296.80 is: 346,945.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343,271.20 : 514,906.80 = 231,296.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343,271.20/514,906.80 = 231,296.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343,271.20x = 514,906.80 × 231,296.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343,271.20x = 119,096,295,138.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,096,295,138.24/343,271.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,945.20

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