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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,256.07, 352,843.35 and 217,831.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,256.07, 352,843.35 and 217,831.70 is: 328,104.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,256.07 : 352,843.35 = 217,831.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,256.07/352,843.35 = 217,831.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,256.07x = 352,843.35 × 217,831.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,256.07x = 76,860,464,999.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,860,464,999.98/234,256.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,104.48

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