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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,170.18, 581,213.46 and 230,183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,170.18, 581,213.46 and 230,183.52 is: 317,652.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,170.18 : 581,213.46 = 230,183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,170.18/581,213.46 = 230,183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,170.18x = 581,213.46 × 230,183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,170.18x = 133,785,760,094.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,785,760,094.18/421,170.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,652.50

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