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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,201.60, 352,802.40 and 188,545.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,201.60, 352,802.40 and 188,545.60 is: 282,818.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,201.60 : 352,802.40 = 188,545.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,201.60/352,802.40 = 188,545.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,201.60x = 352,802.40 × 188,545.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,201.60x = 66,519,340,189.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,519,340,189.44/235,201.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,818.40

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