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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,132.24, 352,321.72 and 211,259.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,132.24, 352,321.72 and 211,259.60 is: 316,551.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,132.24 : 352,321.72 = 211,259.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,132.24/352,321.72 = 211,259.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,132.24x = 352,321.72 × 211,259.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,132.24x = 74,431,345,638.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,431,345,638.51/235,132.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,551.00

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