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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,231.83, 323,784.69 and 208,988.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,231.83, 323,784.69 and 208,988.37 is: 288,890.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,231.83 : 323,784.69 = 208,988.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,231.83/323,784.69 = 208,988.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,231.83x = 323,784.69 × 208,988.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,231.83x = 67,667,234,594.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,667,234,594.06/234,231.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,890.01

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