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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,278.20, 349,261.20 and 209,658.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,278.20, 349,261.20 and 209,658.60 is: 313,898.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,278.20 : 349,261.20 = 209,658.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,278.20/349,261.20 = 209,658.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,278.20x = 349,261.20 × 209,658.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,278.20x = 73,225,614,226.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,225,614,226.32/233,278.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,898.23

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