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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,016.20, 462,681.36 and 233,908.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,016.20, 462,681.36 and 233,908.68 is: 350,224.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,016.20 : 462,681.36 = 233,908.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,016.20/462,681.36 = 233,908.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,016.20x = 462,681.36 × 233,908.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,016.20x = 108,225,186,178.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,225,186,178.21/309,016.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,224.96

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