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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,252.80, 351,907.20 and 214,490.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,252.80, 351,907.20 and 214,490.88 is: 320,850.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,252.80 : 351,907.20 = 214,490.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,252.80/351,907.20 = 214,490.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,252.80x = 351,907.20 × 214,490.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,252.80x = 75,480,885,006.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,480,885,006.34/235,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,850.10

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