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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,835.10, 346,252.65 and 216,838.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,835.10, 346,252.65 and 216,838.30 is: 325,257.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,835.10 : 346,252.65 = 216,838.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,835.10/346,252.65 = 216,838.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,835.10x = 346,252.65 × 216,838.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,835.10x = 75,080,835,996.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,080,835,996.50/230,835.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,257.45

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