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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,006.60, 512,232.30 and 216,035.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,006.60, 512,232.30 and 216,035.40 is: 323,561.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,006.60 : 512,232.30 = 216,035.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,006.60/512,232.30 = 216,035.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,006.60x = 512,232.30 × 216,035.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,006.60x = 110,660,309,823.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,660,309,823.42/342,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,561.91

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