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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,259.40, 346,530.15 and 206,999.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,259.40, 346,530.15 and 206,999.55 is: 308,842.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,259.40 : 346,530.15 = 206,999.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,259.40/346,530.15 = 206,999.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,259.40x = 346,530.15 × 206,999.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,259.40x = 71,731,585,111.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,731,585,111.43/232,259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,842.55

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