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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,638.30, 353,457.45 and 232,139.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,638.30, 353,457.45 and 232,139.10 is: 348,208.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,638.30 : 353,457.45 = 232,139.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,638.30/353,457.45 = 232,139.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,638.30x = 353,457.45 × 232,139.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,638.30x = 82,051,294,331.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,051,294,331.30/235,638.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,208.65

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