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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,826.31, 506,005.34 and 230,644.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,826.31, 506,005.34 and 230,644.45 is: 318,154.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,826.31 : 506,005.34 = 230,644.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,826.31/506,005.34 = 230,644.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,826.31x = 506,005.34 × 230,644.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,826.31x = 116,707,323,341.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,707,323,341.36/366,826.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,154.18

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