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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,569.69, 324,940.39 and 205,427.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,569.69, 324,940.39 and 205,427.37 is: 283,362.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,569.69 : 324,940.39 = 205,427.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,569.69/324,940.39 = 205,427.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,569.69x = 324,940.39 × 205,427.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,569.69x = 66,751,649,724.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,751,649,724.47/235,569.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,362.64

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