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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385,204.08, 531,751.89 and 230,210.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385,204.08, 531,751.89 and 230,210.08 is: 317,791.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,204.08 : 531,751.89 = 230,210.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,204.08/531,751.89 = 230,210.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,204.08x = 531,751.89 × 230,210.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,204.08x = 122,414,645,137.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,414,645,137.05/385,204.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,791.66

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