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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,862.22, 346,320.92 and 218,265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,862.22, 346,320.92 and 218,265.10 is: 327,423.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,862.22 : 346,320.92 = 218,265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,862.22/346,320.92 = 218,265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,862.22x = 346,320.92 × 218,265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,862.22x = 75,589,770,235.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,589,770,235.89/230,862.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,423.73

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