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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,868.72, 354,049.32 and 207,970.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,868.72, 354,049.32 and 207,970.16 is: 312,172.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,868.72 : 354,049.32 = 207,970.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,868.72/354,049.32 = 207,970.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,868.72x = 354,049.32 × 207,970.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,868.72x = 73,631,693,728.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,631,693,728.29/235,868.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,172.35

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