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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,514.70, 353,272.05 and 209,709.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,514.70, 353,272.05 and 209,709.90 is: 314,564.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,514.70 : 353,272.05 = 209,709.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,514.70/353,272.05 = 209,709.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,514.70x = 353,272.05 × 209,709.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,514.70x = 74,084,646,278.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,084,646,278.30/235,514.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,564.85

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