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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,373.65, 349,502.39 and 232,242.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,373.65, 349,502.39 and 232,242.35 is: 346,324.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,373.65 : 349,502.39 = 232,242.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,373.65/349,502.39 = 232,242.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,373.65x = 349,502.39 × 232,242.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,373.65x = 81,169,253,475.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,169,253,475.49/234,373.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,324.14

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