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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,004.40, 348,006.60 and 212,758.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,004.40, 348,006.60 and 212,758.80 is: 319,138.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,004.40 : 348,006.60 = 212,758.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,004.40/348,006.60 = 212,758.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,004.40x = 348,006.60 × 212,758.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,004.40x = 74,041,466,608.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,041,466,608.08/232,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,138.20

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