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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,134.71, 581,166.14 and 230,148.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,134.71, 581,166.14 and 230,148.09 is: 317,604.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,134.71 : 581,166.14 = 230,148.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,134.71/581,166.14 = 230,148.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,134.71x = 581,166.14 × 230,148.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,134.71x = 133,754,275,942.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,754,275,942.93/421,134.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,604.50

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