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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,168.06, 554,931.72 and 230,058.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,168.06, 554,931.72 and 230,058.66 is: 317,446.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,168.06 : 554,931.72 = 230,058.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,168.06/554,931.72 = 230,058.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,168.06x = 554,931.72 × 230,058.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,168.06x = 127,666,847,894.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,666,847,894.70/402,168.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,446.51

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