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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,201.52, 347,983.53 and 208,068.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,201.52, 347,983.53 and 208,068.84 is: 310,480.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,201.52 : 347,983.53 = 208,068.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,201.52/347,983.53 = 208,068.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,201.52x = 347,983.53 × 208,068.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,201.52x = 72,404,529,426.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,404,529,426.21/233,201.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,480.52

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