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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,269.73, 916,875 and 232,160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,269.73, 916,875 and 232,160.88 is: 348,230.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,269.73 : 916,875 = 232,160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,269.73/916,875 = 232,160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,269.73x = 916,875 × 232,160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,269.73x = 212,862,506,850
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,862,506,850/611,269.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,230.08

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