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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,620.30, 352,912.05 and 204,516.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,620.30, 352,912.05 and 204,516.30 is: 306,324.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,620.30 : 352,912.05 = 204,516.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,620.30/352,912.05 = 204,516.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,620.30x = 352,912.05 × 204,516.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,620.30x = 72,176,266,691.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,176,266,691.42/235,620.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,324.48

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