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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,875.80, 346,313.70 and 216,004.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,875.80, 346,313.70 and 216,004.20 is: 324,006.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,875.80 : 346,313.70 = 216,004.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,875.80/346,313.70 = 216,004.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,875.80x = 346,313.70 × 216,004.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,875.80x = 74,805,213,717.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,805,213,717.54/230,875.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,006.30

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