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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,441.63, 350,944.49 and 216,545.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,441.63, 350,944.49 and 216,545.95 is: 322,778.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,441.63 : 350,944.49 = 216,545.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,441.63/350,944.49 = 216,545.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,441.63x = 350,944.49 × 216,545.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,441.63x = 75,995,607,984.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,995,607,984.32/235,441.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,778.97

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