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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,783.96, 523,174.32 and 230,982.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,783.96, 523,174.32 and 230,982.96 is: 346,473.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,783.96 : 523,174.32 = 230,982.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,783.96/523,174.32 = 230,982.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,783.96x = 523,174.32 × 230,982.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,783.96x = 120,844,353,029.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,844,353,029.59/348,783.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,473.37

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