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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,431.93, 349,871.10 and 209,627.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,431.93, 349,871.10 and 209,627.80 is: 314,193.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,431.93 : 349,871.10 = 209,627.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,431.93/349,871.10 = 209,627.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,431.93x = 349,871.10 × 209,627.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,431.93x = 73,342,708,976.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,342,708,976.58/233,431.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,193.13

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