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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,901.60, 353,852.40 and 189,245.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,901.60, 353,852.40 and 189,245.60 is: 283,868.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,901.60 : 353,852.40 = 189,245.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,901.60/353,852.40 = 189,245.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,901.60x = 353,852.40 × 189,245.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,901.60x = 66,965,009,749.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,965,009,749.44/235,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,868.40

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