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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,861.33, 484,243.23 and 230,352.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,861.33, 484,243.23 and 230,352.17 is: 317,921.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,861.33 : 484,243.23 = 230,352.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,861.33/484,243.23 = 230,352.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,861.33x = 484,243.23 × 230,352.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,861.33x = 111,546,476,417.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,546,476,417.09/350,861.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,921.84

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