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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,688.20, 353,532.30 and 209,883.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,688.20, 353,532.30 and 209,883.40 is: 314,825.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,688.20 : 353,532.30 = 209,883.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,688.20/353,532.30 = 209,883.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,688.20x = 353,532.30 × 209,883.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,688.20x = 74,200,561,133.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,200,561,133.82/235,688.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,825.10

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