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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,364.70, 347,769.45 and 204,371.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,364.70, 347,769.45 and 204,371.10 is: 305,872.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,364.70 : 347,769.45 = 204,371.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,364.70/347,769.45 = 204,371.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,364.70x = 347,769.45 × 204,371.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,364.70x = 71,074,025,042.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,074,025,042.90/232,364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,872.73

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