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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,901.31, 353,556.87 and 185,783.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,901.31, 353,556.87 and 185,783.47 is: 278,442.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,901.31 : 353,556.87 = 185,783.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,901.31/353,556.87 = 185,783.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,901.31x = 353,556.87 × 185,783.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,901.31x = 65,685,020,570.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,685,020,570.36/235,901.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,442.80

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