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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,736.20, 353,604.30 and 209,931.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,736.20, 353,604.30 and 209,931.40 is: 314,897.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,736.20 : 353,604.30 = 209,931.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,736.20/353,604.30 = 209,931.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,736.20x = 353,604.30 × 209,931.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,736.20x = 74,232,645,745.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,232,645,745.02/235,736.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,897.10

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