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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,048.40, 525,331.80 and 231,680.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,048.40, 525,331.80 and 231,680.40 is: 347,692.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,048.40 : 525,331.80 = 231,680.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,048.40/525,331.80 = 231,680.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,048.40x = 525,331.80 × 231,680.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,048.40x = 121,709,081,556.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,709,081,556.72/350,048.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,692.15

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