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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,783.60, 514,175.40 and 230,809.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,783.60, 514,175.40 and 230,809.20 is: 346,213.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,783.60 : 514,175.40 = 230,809.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,783.60/514,175.40 = 230,809.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,783.60x = 514,175.40 × 230,809.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,783.60x = 118,676,412,733.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,676,412,733.68/342,783.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,213.80

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