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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,851.60, 352,277.40 and 230,963.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,851.60, 352,277.40 and 230,963.60 is: 346,445.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,851.60 : 352,277.40 = 230,963.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,851.60/352,277.40 = 230,963.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,851.60x = 352,277.40 × 230,963.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,851.60x = 81,363,256,502.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,363,256,502.64/234,851.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,445.40

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