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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,363.60, 348,545.40 and 206,994.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,363.60, 348,545.40 and 206,994.40 is: 310,491.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,363.60 : 348,545.40 = 206,994.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,363.60/348,545.40 = 206,994.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,363.60x = 348,545.40 × 206,994.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,363.60x = 72,146,945,945.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,146,945,945.76/232,363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,491.60

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