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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,638.34, 350,792.53 and 234,237.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,638.34, 350,792.53 and 234,237.29 is: 348,706.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,638.34 : 350,792.53 = 234,237.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,638.34/350,792.53 = 234,237.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,638.34x = 350,792.53 × 234,237.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,638.34x = 82,168,691,579.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,168,691,579.44/235,638.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,706.80

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