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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,237.48, 351,706.14 and 230,738.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,237.48, 351,706.14 and 230,738.28 is: 346,452.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,237.48 : 351,706.14 = 230,738.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,237.48/351,706.14 = 230,738.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,237.48x = 351,706.14 × 230,738.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,237.48x = 81,152,069,809.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,152,069,809.04/234,237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,452.11

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