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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,140.48, 581,175.36 and 230,153.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,140.48, 581,175.36 and 230,153.82 is: 317,613.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,140.48 : 581,175.36 = 230,153.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,140.48/581,175.36 = 230,153.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,140.48x = 581,175.36 × 230,153.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,140.48x = 133,759,729,193.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,759,729,193.88/421,140.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,613.09

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