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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,572.80, 534,859.20 and 230,601.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,572.80, 534,859.20 and 230,601.60 is: 345,902.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,572.80 : 534,859.20 = 230,601.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,572.80/534,859.20 = 230,601.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,572.80x = 534,859.20 × 230,601.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,572.80x = 123,339,387,294.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,339,387,294.72/356,572.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,902.40

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