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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,625.95, 347,453.32 and 233,370.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,625.95, 347,453.32 and 233,370.35 is: 322,245.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,625.95 : 347,453.32 = 233,370.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,625.95/347,453.32 = 233,370.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,625.95x = 347,453.32 × 233,370.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,625.95x = 81,085,303,182.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,085,303,182.27/251,625.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,245.40

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