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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,869.72, 354,050.82 and 207,971.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,869.72, 354,050.82 and 207,971.16 is: 312,173.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,869.72 : 354,050.82 = 207,971.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,869.72/354,050.82 = 207,971.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,869.72x = 354,050.82 × 207,971.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,869.72x = 73,632,359,734.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,632,359,734.35/235,869.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,173.85

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