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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,273.41, 347,819.67 and 212,787.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,273.41, 347,819.67 and 212,787.24 is: 318,639.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,273.41 : 347,819.67 = 212,787.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,273.41/347,819.67 = 212,787.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,273.41x = 347,819.67 × 212,787.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,273.41x = 74,011,587,597.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,011,587,597.01/232,273.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,639.95

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