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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,459.20, 348,032.70 and 225,898.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,459.20, 348,032.70 and 225,898.20 is: 338,209.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,459.20 : 348,032.70 = 225,898.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,459.20/348,032.70 = 225,898.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,459.20x = 348,032.70 × 225,898.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,459.20x = 78,619,960,471.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,619,960,471.14/232,459.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,209.72

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