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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,711.71, 324,460.71 and 205,444.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,711.71, 324,460.71 and 205,444.53 is: 282,797.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,711.71 : 324,460.71 = 205,444.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,711.71/324,460.71 = 205,444.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,711.71x = 324,460.71 × 205,444.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,711.71x = 66,658,678,069.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,658,678,069.42/235,711.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,797.48

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