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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,868.80, 346,303.20 and 215,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,868.80, 346,303.20 and 215,997.20 is: 323,995.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,868.80 : 346,303.20 = 215,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,868.80/346,303.20 = 215,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,868.80x = 346,303.20 × 215,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,868.80x = 74,800,521,551.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,800,521,551.04/230,868.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,995.80

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