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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,158.35, 349,245.45 and 208,226.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,158.35, 349,245.45 and 208,226.55 is: 311,900.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,158.35 : 349,245.45 = 208,226.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,158.35/349,245.45 = 208,226.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,158.35x = 349,245.45 × 208,226.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,158.35x = 72,722,175,156.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,722,175,156.70/233,158.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,900.37

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