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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,493.20, 353,239.80 and 209,688.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,493.20, 353,239.80 and 209,688.40 is: 314,532.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,493.20 : 353,239.80 = 209,688.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,493.20/353,239.80 = 209,688.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,493.20x = 353,239.80 × 209,688.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,493.20x = 74,070,288,478.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,070,288,478.32/235,493.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,532.60

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