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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343,752.73, 474,465.96 and 234,901.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343,752.73, 474,465.96 and 234,901.12 is: 324,223.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343,752.73 : 474,465.96 = 234,901.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343,752.73/474,465.96 = 234,901.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343,752.73x = 474,465.96 × 234,901.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343,752.73x = 111,452,585,405.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,452,585,405.88/343,752.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,223.13

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