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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,256.30, 348,643.65 and 217,028.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,256.30, 348,643.65 and 217,028.30 is: 325,784.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,256.30 : 348,643.65 = 217,028.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,256.30/348,643.65 = 217,028.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,256.30x = 348,643.65 × 217,028.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,256.30x = 75,665,538,665.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,665,538,665.30/232,256.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,784.66

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