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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,751.96, 475,423.38 and 230,035.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,751.96, 475,423.38 and 230,035.26 is: 317,225.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,751.96 : 475,423.38 = 230,035.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,751.96/475,423.38 = 230,035.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,751.96x = 475,423.38 × 230,035.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,751.96x = 109,364,140,828.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,364,140,828.38/344,751.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,225.58

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