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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,453.52, 350,675.52 and 217,435.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,453.52, 350,675.52 and 217,435.96 is: 325,222.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,453.52 : 350,675.52 = 217,435.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,453.52/350,675.52 = 217,435.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,453.52x = 350,675.52 × 217,435.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,453.52x = 76,249,468,339.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,249,468,339.70/234,453.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,222.11

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