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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,114.10, 348,171.15 and 218,117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,114.10, 348,171.15 and 218,117.30 is: 327,175.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,114.10 : 348,171.15 = 218,117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,114.10/348,171.15 = 218,117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,114.10x = 348,171.15 × 218,117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,114.10x = 75,942,151,175.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,942,151,175.90/232,114.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,175.95

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