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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,335.60, 353,003.40 and 188,679.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,335.60, 353,003.40 and 188,679.60 is: 283,019.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,335.60 : 353,003.40 = 188,679.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,335.60/353,003.40 = 188,679.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,335.60x = 353,003.40 × 188,679.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,335.60x = 66,604,540,310.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,604,540,310.64/235,335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,019.40

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