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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,596.60, 329,135.40 and 235,596.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,596.60, 329,135.40 and 235,596.60 is: 329,135.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,596.60 : 329,135.40 = 235,596.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,596.60/329,135.40 = 235,596.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,596.60x = 329,135.40 × 235,596.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,596.60x = 77,543,181,179.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,543,181,179.64/235,596.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,135.40

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