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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,617.95, 353,430.57 and 223,655.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,617.95, 353,430.57 and 223,655.06 is: 335,486.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,617.95 : 353,430.57 = 223,655.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,617.95/353,430.57 = 223,655.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,617.95x = 353,430.57 × 223,655.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,617.95x = 79,046,533,572.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,046,533,572.03/235,617.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,486.05

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