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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,691.68, 351,463.35 and 211,946.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,691.68, 351,463.35 and 211,946.88 is: 317,401.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,691.68 : 351,463.35 = 211,946.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,691.68/351,463.35 = 211,946.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,691.68x = 351,463.35 × 211,946.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,691.68x = 74,491,560,602.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,491,560,602.66/234,691.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,401.80

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