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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,681.70, 350,522.55 and 231,608.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,681.70, 350,522.55 and 231,608.10 is: 347,412.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,681.70 : 350,522.55 = 231,608.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,681.70/350,522.55 = 231,608.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,681.70x = 350,522.55 × 231,608.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,681.70x = 81,183,861,812.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,183,861,812.66/233,681.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,412.15

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