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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,423.80, 353,135.70 and 218,143.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,423.80, 353,135.70 and 218,143.80 is: 327,215.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,423.80 : 353,135.70 = 218,143.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,423.80/353,135.70 = 218,143.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,423.80x = 353,135.70 × 218,143.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,423.80x = 77,034,363,513.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,034,363,513.66/235,423.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,215.70

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