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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,038.60, 352,557.90 and 225,853.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,038.60, 352,557.90 and 225,853.20 is: 338,779.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,038.60 : 352,557.90 = 225,853.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,038.60/352,557.90 = 225,853.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,038.60x = 352,557.90 × 225,853.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,038.60x = 79,626,329,900.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,626,329,900.28/235,038.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,779.80

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