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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,600.59, 351,059.92 and 203,119.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,600.59, 351,059.92 and 203,119.20 is: 303,950.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,600.59 : 351,059.92 = 203,119.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,600.59/351,059.92 = 203,119.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,600.59x = 351,059.92 × 203,119.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,600.59x = 71,307,009,594.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,307,009,594.67/234,600.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,950.68

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