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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,832.60, 346,248.90 and 216,835.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,832.60, 346,248.90 and 216,835.80 is: 325,253.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,832.60 : 346,248.90 = 216,835.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,832.60/346,248.90 = 216,835.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,832.60x = 346,248.90 × 216,835.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,832.60x = 75,079,157,230.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,079,157,230.62/230,832.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,253.70

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