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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,255.30, 348,642.15 and 217,027.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,255.30, 348,642.15 and 217,027.30 is: 325,783.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,255.30 : 348,642.15 = 217,027.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,255.30/348,642.15 = 217,027.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,255.30x = 348,642.15 × 217,027.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,255.30x = 75,664,864,480.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,664,864,480.70/232,255.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,783.16

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