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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,207.20, 468,310.80 and 233,475.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,207.20, 468,310.80 and 233,475.20 is: 350,212.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,207.20 : 468,310.80 = 233,475.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,207.20/468,310.80 = 233,475.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,207.20x = 468,310.80 × 233,475.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,207.20x = 109,338,957,692.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,338,957,692.16/312,207.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,212.80

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