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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,711.83, 353,369.70 and 191,228.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,711.83, 353,369.70 and 191,228.25 is: 286,681.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,711.83 : 353,369.70 = 191,228.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,711.83/353,369.70 = 191,228.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,711.83x = 353,369.70 × 191,228.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,711.83x = 67,574,269,334.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,574,269,334.03/235,711.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,681.71

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