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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,027.68, 485,670.90 and 231,234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,027.68, 485,670.90 and 231,234 is: 319,019.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,027.68 : 485,670.90 = 231,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,027.68/485,670.90 = 231,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,027.68x = 485,670.90 × 231,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,027.68x = 112,303,624,890.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,303,624,890.60/352,027.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,019.30

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