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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,094.86, 348,168.33 and 208,255.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,094.86, 348,168.33 and 208,255.86 is: 312,407.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,094.86 : 348,168.33 = 208,255.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,094.86/348,168.33 = 208,255.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,094.86x = 348,168.33 × 208,255.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,094.86x = 72,508,094,988.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,508,094,988.91/232,094.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,407.16

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