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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,718.76, 351,503.82 and 211,973.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,718.76, 351,503.82 and 211,973.96 is: 317,442.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,718.76 : 351,503.82 = 211,973.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,718.76/351,503.82 = 211,973.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,718.76x = 351,503.82 × 211,973.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,718.76x = 74,509,657,559.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,509,657,559.29/234,718.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,442.27

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