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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,210.20, 468,315.30 and 233,478.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,210.20, 468,315.30 and 233,478.20 is: 350,217.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,210.20 : 468,315.30 = 233,478.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,210.20/468,315.30 = 233,478.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,210.20x = 468,315.30 × 233,478.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,210.20x = 109,341,413,276.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,341,413,276.46/312,210.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,217.30

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