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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,832.84, 352,734.41 and 224,599.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,832.84, 352,734.41 and 224,599.21 is: 337,362.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,832.84 : 352,734.41 = 224,599.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,832.84/352,734.41 = 224,599.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,832.84x = 352,734.41 × 224,599.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,832.84x = 79,223,869,825.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,223,869,825.82/234,832.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,362.82

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