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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365,255.11, 548,005.71 and 230,162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365,255.11, 548,005.71 and 230,162.32 is: 345,321.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365,255.11 : 548,005.71 = 230,162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365,255.11/548,005.71 = 230,162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365,255.11x = 548,005.71 × 230,162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365,255.11x = 126,130,265,586.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,130,265,586.85/365,255.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,321.02

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