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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,210.19, 352,355.97 and 187,923.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,210.19, 352,355.97 and 187,923.65 is: 281,518.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,210.19 : 352,355.97 = 187,923.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,210.19/352,355.97 = 187,923.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,210.19x = 352,355.97 × 187,923.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,210.19x = 66,216,019,981.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,216,019,981.69/235,210.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,518.50

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