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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,459.48, 350,684.52 and 217,441.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,459.48, 350,684.52 and 217,441.92 is: 325,231.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,459.48 : 350,684.52 = 217,441.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,459.48/350,684.52 = 217,441.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,459.48x = 350,684.52 × 217,441.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,459.48x = 76,253,515,343.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,253,515,343.08/234,459.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,231.10

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