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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,737.20, 353,605.80 and 209,932.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,737.20, 353,605.80 and 209,932.40 is: 314,898.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,737.20 : 353,605.80 = 209,932.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,737.20/353,605.80 = 209,932.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,737.20x = 353,605.80 × 209,932.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,737.20x = 74,233,314,247.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,233,314,247.92/235,737.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,898.60

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