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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,741.60, 353,612.40 and 231,853.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,741.60, 353,612.40 and 231,853.60 is: 347,780.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,741.60 : 353,612.40 = 231,853.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,741.60/353,612.40 = 231,853.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,741.60x = 353,612.40 × 231,853.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,741.60x = 81,986,307,944.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,986,307,944.64/235,741.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,780.40

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