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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,158.93, 353,192.19 and 201,501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,158.93, 353,192.19 and 201,501 is: 302,640.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,158.93 : 353,192.19 = 201,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,158.93/353,192.19 = 201,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,158.93x = 353,192.19 × 201,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,158.93x = 71,168,579,477.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,168,579,477.19/235,158.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,640.34

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