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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,855.60, 346,283.40 and 204,417.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,855.60, 346,283.40 and 204,417.20 is: 306,625.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,855.60 : 346,283.40 = 204,417.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,855.60/346,283.40 = 204,417.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,855.60x = 346,283.40 × 204,417.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,855.60x = 70,786,283,034.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,786,283,034.48/230,855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,625.80

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