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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,142.60, 349,713.90 and 206,898.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,142.60, 349,713.90 and 206,898.60 is: 310,347.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,142.60 : 349,713.90 = 206,898.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,142.60/349,713.90 = 206,898.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,142.60x = 349,713.90 × 206,898.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,142.60x = 72,355,316,310.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,355,316,310.54/233,142.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,347.90

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