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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,562.40, 352,760.40 and 188,906.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,562.40, 352,760.40 and 188,906.40 is: 282,891.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,562.40 : 352,760.40 = 188,906.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,562.40/352,760.40 = 188,906.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,562.40x = 352,760.40 × 188,906.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,562.40x = 66,638,697,226.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,638,697,226.56/235,562.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,891.91

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