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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,043.40, 525,324.30 and 231,675.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,043.40, 525,324.30 and 231,675.40 is: 347,684.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,043.40 : 525,324.30 = 231,675.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,043.40/525,324.30 = 231,675.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,043.40x = 525,324.30 × 231,675.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,043.40x = 121,704,717,332.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,704,717,332.22/350,043.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,684.65

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