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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,515.20, 353,272.80 and 209,710.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,515.20, 353,272.80 and 209,710.40 is: 314,565.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,515.20 : 353,272.80 = 209,710.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,515.20/353,272.80 = 209,710.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,515.20x = 353,272.80 × 209,710.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,515.20x = 74,084,980,197.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,084,980,197.12/235,515.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,565.60

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