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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,101.60, 352,652.40 and 199,672.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,101.60, 352,652.40 and 199,672.20 is: 299,508.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,101.60 : 352,652.40 = 199,672.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,101.60/352,652.40 = 199,672.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,101.60x = 352,652.40 × 199,672.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,101.60x = 70,414,880,543.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,414,880,543.28/235,101.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,508.30

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