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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,270.93, 495,670.59 and 230,313.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,270.93, 495,670.59 and 230,313.56 is: 317,753.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,270.93 : 495,670.59 = 230,313.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,270.93/495,670.59 = 230,313.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,270.93x = 495,670.59 × 230,313.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,270.93x = 114,159,655,691.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,159,655,691.85/359,270.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,753.67

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