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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,430.10, 353,145.15 and 208,991.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,430.10, 353,145.15 and 208,991.70 is: 313,487.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,430.10 : 353,145.15 = 208,991.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,430.10/353,145.15 = 208,991.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,430.10x = 353,145.15 × 208,991.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,430.10x = 73,804,405,245.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,804,405,245.26/235,430.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,487.55

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