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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,763.60, 346,145.40 and 216,766.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,763.60, 346,145.40 and 216,766.80 is: 325,150.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,763.60 : 346,145.40 = 216,766.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,763.60/346,145.40 = 216,766.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,763.60x = 346,145.40 × 216,766.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,763.60x = 75,032,830,692.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,032,830,692.72/230,763.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,150.20

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