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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,051.80, 352,577.70 and 224,813.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,051.80, 352,577.70 and 224,813.40 is: 337,220.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,051.80 : 352,577.70 = 224,813.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,051.80/352,577.70 = 224,813.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,051.80x = 352,577.70 × 224,813.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,051.80x = 79,264,191,501.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,264,191,501.18/235,051.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,220.10

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