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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,571.36, 343,564.97 and 205,418.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,571.36, 343,564.97 and 205,418.12 is: 306,085.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,571.36 : 343,564.97 = 205,418.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,571.36/343,564.97 = 205,418.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,571.36x = 343,564.97 × 205,418.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,571.36x = 70,574,467,490.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,574,467,490.34/230,571.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,085.14

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