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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,462.65, 352,610.78 and 188,806.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,462.65, 352,610.78 and 188,806.65 is: 282,742.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,462.65 : 352,610.78 = 188,806.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,462.65/352,610.78 = 188,806.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,462.65x = 352,610.78 × 188,806.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,462.65x = 66,575,259,181.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,575,259,181.65/235,462.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,742.33

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