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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,870.80, 346,306.20 and 215,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,870.80, 346,306.20 and 215,999.20 is: 323,998.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,870.80 : 346,306.20 = 215,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,870.80/346,306.20 = 215,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,870.80x = 346,306.20 × 215,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,870.80x = 74,801,862,155.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,801,862,155.04/230,870.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,998.80

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