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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,271.61, 505,328.30 and 230,315.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,271.61, 505,328.30 and 230,315.90 is: 317,756.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,271.61 : 505,328.30 = 230,315.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,271.61/505,328.30 = 230,315.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,271.61x = 505,328.30 × 230,315.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,271.61x = 116,385,138,531.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,385,138,531.75/366,271.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,756.37

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