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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,513.20, 353,269.80 and 209,708.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,513.20, 353,269.80 and 209,708.40 is: 314,562.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,513.20 : 353,269.80 = 209,708.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,513.20/353,269.80 = 209,708.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,513.20x = 353,269.80 × 209,708.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,513.20x = 74,083,644,526.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,083,644,526.32/235,513.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,562.60

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