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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,412.80, 353,119.20 and 217,441.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,412.80, 353,119.20 and 217,441.60 is: 326,162.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,412.80 : 353,119.20 = 217,441.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,412.80/353,119.20 = 217,441.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,412.80x = 353,119.20 × 217,441.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,412.80x = 76,782,803,838.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,782,803,838.72/235,412.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,162.40

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