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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,207.19, 352,351.47 and 187,920.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,207.19, 352,351.47 and 187,920.65 is: 281,514.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,207.19 : 352,351.47 = 187,920.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,207.19/352,351.47 = 187,920.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,207.19x = 352,351.47 × 187,920.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,207.19x = 66,214,117,270.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,214,117,270.86/235,207.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,514.00

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