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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,161.60, 349,742.40 and 206,917.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,161.60, 349,742.40 and 206,917.60 is: 310,376.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,161.60 : 349,742.40 = 206,917.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,161.60/349,742.40 = 206,917.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,161.60x = 349,742.40 × 206,917.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,161.60x = 72,367,858,026.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,367,858,026.24/233,161.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,376.40

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