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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,042.40, 525,322.80 and 231,674.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,042.40, 525,322.80 and 231,674.40 is: 347,683.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,042.40 : 525,322.80 = 231,674.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,042.40/525,322.80 = 231,674.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,042.40x = 525,322.80 × 231,674.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,042.40x = 121,703,844,496.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,703,844,496.32/350,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,683.15

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