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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,968.70, 510,147.45 and 234,863.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,968.70, 510,147.45 and 234,863.10 is: 352,428.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,968.70 : 510,147.45 = 234,863.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,968.70/510,147.45 = 234,863.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,968.70x = 510,147.45 × 234,863.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,968.70x = 119,814,811,564.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,814,811,564.10/339,968.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,428.95

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