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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,190.20, 468,285.30 and 233,458.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,190.20, 468,285.30 and 233,458.20 is: 350,187.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,190.20 : 468,285.30 = 233,458.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,190.20/468,285.30 = 233,458.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,190.20x = 468,285.30 × 233,458.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,190.20x = 109,325,043,224.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,325,043,224.46/312,190.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,187.30

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