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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,958.68, 485,575.70 and 231,165.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,958.68, 485,575.70 and 231,165.45 is: 318,924.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,958.68 : 485,575.70 = 231,165.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,958.68/485,575.70 = 231,165.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,958.68x = 485,575.70 × 231,165.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,958.68x = 112,248,324,043.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,248,324,043.74/351,958.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,924.72

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