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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,095.11, 581,101.70 and 230,109.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,095.11, 581,101.70 and 230,109.66 is: 317,546.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,095.11 : 581,101.70 = 230,109.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,095.11/581,101.70 = 230,109.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,095.11x = 581,101.70 × 230,109.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,095.11x = 133,717,113,461.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,717,113,461.87/421,095.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,546.11

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