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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,244.98, 351,717.39 and 230,745.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,244.98, 351,717.39 and 230,745.78 is: 346,463.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,244.98 : 351,717.39 = 230,745.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,244.98/351,717.39 = 230,745.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,244.98x = 351,717.39 × 230,745.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,244.98x = 81,157,303,495.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,157,303,495.11/234,244.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,463.36

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