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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,665.60, 351,998.40 and 211,318.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,665.60, 351,998.40 and 211,318.40 is: 316,977.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,665.60 : 351,998.40 = 211,318.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,665.60/351,998.40 = 211,318.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,665.60x = 351,998.40 × 211,318.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,665.60x = 74,383,738,690.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,383,738,690.56/234,665.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,977.60

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