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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,906.80, 346,360.20 and 216,035.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,906.80, 346,360.20 and 216,035.20 is: 324,052.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,906.80 : 346,360.20 = 216,035.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,906.80/346,360.20 = 216,035.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,906.80x = 346,360.20 × 216,035.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,906.80x = 74,825,995,079.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,825,995,079.04/230,906.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,052.80

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