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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,320, 352,586.88 and 146,353.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,320, 352,586.88 and 146,353.92 is: 219,286.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,320 : 352,586.88 = 146,353.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,320/352,586.88 = 146,353.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,320x = 352,586.88 × 146,353.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,320x = 51,602,472,028.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,602,472,028.57/235,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,286.38

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