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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,162.17, 552,241.49 and 230,450.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,162.17, 552,241.49 and 230,450.97 is: 318,032.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,162.17 : 552,241.49 = 230,450.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,162.17/552,241.49 = 230,450.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,162.17x = 552,241.49 × 230,450.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,162.17x = 127,264,585,892.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,264,585,892.49/400,162.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,032.53

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