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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,109.36, 581,138.52 and 230,130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,109.36, 581,138.52 and 230,130.80 is: 317,584.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,109.36 : 581,138.52 = 230,130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,109.36/581,138.52 = 230,130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,109.36x = 581,138.52 × 230,130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,109.36x = 133,737,872,518.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,737,872,518.42/421,109.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,584.66

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