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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,420.41, 493,350.88 and 230,096

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,420.41, 493,350.88 and 230,096 is: 317,603.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,420.41 : 493,350.88 = 230,096 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,420.41/493,350.88 = 230,096/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,420.41x = 493,350.88 × 230,096
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,420.41x = 113,518,064,084.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,518,064,084.48/357,420.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,603.76

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