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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,440.60, 352,666.80 and 185,283.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,440.60, 352,666.80 and 185,283.78 is: 277,536.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,440.60 : 352,666.80 = 185,283.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,440.60/352,666.80 = 185,283.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,440.60x = 352,666.80 × 185,283.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,440.60x = 65,343,437,784.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,343,437,784.50/235,440.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,536.83

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