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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,185.50, 581,234.91 and 230,200.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,185.50, 581,234.91 and 230,200.19 is: 317,675.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,185.50 : 581,234.91 = 230,200.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,185.50/581,234.91 = 230,200.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,185.50x = 581,234.91 × 230,200.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,185.50x = 133,800,386,716.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,800,386,716.63/421,185.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,675.67

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