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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,461.20, 348,035.70 and 225,900.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,461.20, 348,035.70 and 225,900.20 is: 338,212.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,461.20 : 348,035.70 = 225,900.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,461.20/348,035.70 = 225,900.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,461.20x = 348,035.70 × 225,900.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,461.20x = 78,621,334,237.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,621,334,237.14/232,461.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,212.72

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