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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,100.07, 581,132.48 and 230,125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,100.07, 581,132.48 and 230,125.76 is: 317,581.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,100.07 : 581,132.48 = 230,125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,100.07/581,132.48 = 230,125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,100.07x = 581,132.48 × 230,125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,100.07x = 133,733,551,743.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,733,551,743.64/421,100.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,581.41

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