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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,904.30, 346,356.45 and 216,032.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,904.30, 346,356.45 and 216,032.70 is: 324,049.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,904.30 : 346,356.45 = 216,032.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,904.30/346,356.45 = 216,032.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,904.30x = 346,356.45 × 216,032.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,904.30x = 74,824,319,055.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,824,319,055.92/230,904.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,049.05

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