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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,163.17, 552,242.87 and 230,451.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,163.17, 552,242.87 and 230,451.97 is: 318,033.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,163.17 : 552,242.87 = 230,451.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,163.17/552,242.87 = 230,451.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,163.17x = 552,242.87 × 230,451.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,163.17x = 127,265,457,309.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,265,457,309.95/400,163.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,033.91

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