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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,438.99, 350,653.78 and 217,421.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,438.99, 350,653.78 and 217,421.40 is: 325,200.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,438.99 : 350,653.78 = 217,421.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,438.99/350,653.78 = 217,421.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,438.99x = 350,653.78 × 217,421.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,438.99x = 76,239,635,762.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,239,635,762.89/234,438.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,200.33

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