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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,161.68, 581,201.72 and 230,175.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,161.68, 581,201.72 and 230,175.04 is: 317,640.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,161.68 : 581,201.72 = 230,175.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,161.68/581,201.72 = 230,175.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,161.68x = 581,201.72 × 230,175.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,161.68x = 133,778,129,149.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,778,129,149.07/421,161.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,640.79

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