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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,016.51, 552,161.79 and 230,318.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,016.51, 552,161.79 and 230,318.27 is: 317,919.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,016.51 : 552,161.79 = 230,318.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,016.51/552,161.79 = 230,318.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,016.51x = 552,161.79 × 230,318.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,016.51x = 127,172,947,081.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,172,947,081.31/400,016.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,919.25

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