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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,708.38, 353,618.73 and 69,496.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,708.38, 353,618.73 and 69,496.38 is: 104,261.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,708.38 : 353,618.73 = 69,496.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,708.38/353,618.73 = 69,496.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,708.38x = 353,618.73 × 69,496.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,708.38x = 24,575,221,635.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,575,221,635.20/235,708.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,261.13

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