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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,003.90, 348,005.85 and 212,758.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,003.90, 348,005.85 and 212,758.30 is: 319,137.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,003.90 : 348,005.85 = 212,758.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,003.90/348,005.85 = 212,758.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,003.90x = 348,005.85 × 212,758.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,003.90x = 74,041,133,036.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,041,133,036.06/232,003.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,137.45

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