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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,510.14, 347,858.76 and 203,819.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,510.14, 347,858.76 and 203,819.34 is: 304,934.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,510.14 : 347,858.76 = 203,819.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,510.14/347,858.76 = 203,819.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,510.14x = 347,858.76 × 203,819.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,510.14x = 70,900,342,876.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,900,342,876.42/232,510.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,934.41

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