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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,452.52, 350,674.02 and 217,434.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,452.52, 350,674.02 and 217,434.96 is: 325,220.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,452.52 : 350,674.02 = 217,434.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,452.52/350,674.02 = 217,434.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,452.52x = 350,674.02 × 217,434.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,452.52x = 76,248,791,511.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,248,791,511.74/234,452.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,220.61

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