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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,502.40, 347,253.60 and 176,206.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,502.40, 347,253.60 and 176,206.40 is: 264,309.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,502.40 : 347,253.60 = 176,206.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,502.40/347,253.60 = 176,206.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,502.40x = 347,253.60 × 176,206.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,502.40x = 61,188,306,743.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,188,306,743.04/231,502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,309.60

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