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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,206.80, 505,810.20 and 230,918.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,206.80, 505,810.20 and 230,918.60 is: 346,377.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,206.80 : 505,810.20 = 230,918.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,206.80/505,810.20 = 230,918.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,206.80x = 505,810.20 × 230,918.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,206.80x = 116,800,983,249.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,800,983,249.72/337,206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,377.90

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