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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,171.83, 850,511.70 and 230,100.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,171.83, 850,511.70 and 230,100.45 is: 345,050.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,171.83 : 850,511.70 = 230,100.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,171.83/850,511.70 = 230,100.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,171.83x = 850,511.70 × 230,100.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,171.83x = 195,703,124,900.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,703,124,900.27/567,171.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,050.86

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