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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,263.96, 348,075.92 and 208,131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,263.96, 348,075.92 and 208,131.16 is: 310,572.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,263.96 : 348,075.92 = 208,131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,263.96/348,075.92 = 208,131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,263.96x = 348,075.92 × 208,131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,263.96x = 72,445,444,997.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,445,444,997.67/233,263.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,572.82

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